Associate Director, Discovery Research Operational Excellence

As an Associate Director supporting operational initiatives you will work closely with management to advance Discovery Researchs strategic agenda and support mission-critical initiatives that will make a real difference for AbbVies pipeline. You will report to the Director of Operational Excellence as part of Discovery Research Strategy Portfolio and Operations  

Responsibilities:

• Support identifying strategic initiatives that will enhance operational productivity and position Discovery Research for future success 
• Monitor understand and prioritize external trends of relevance to the Discovery Research and help determine how the organization should prepare and/or respond 
• Provide project management support for key strategic planning processes 
• Lead individual modules within complex cross-functional initiatives including driving the problem-solving process and supporting research and analytics and distilling pragmatic recommendations for management consideration 
• Partner with the business to implement recommendations endorsed by management 

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree required; MBA or other advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g. Medicine Sciences etc.) preferred 
• Minimum of 2 years of experience at a top-tier strategic consulting firm preferably with healthcare and pharma industry experience 
• Strong project management skills 
• Ability to lead individual modules within complex cross-functional initiatives including driving the problem-solving process and supporting research and analytics and distilling pragmatic recommendations for management consideration 
• Highly collaborative genuinely enjoys working hand-in-hand with the businesses to develop solutions that advance AbbVies overall mission 
• Strong communication skills can comfortably lead meetings with mid/senior-level management 
• Sound business judgment 
• Drive energy and passion to advance Discovery Researchs pipeline 

Additional Information :

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: 

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. 
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation holidays sick) medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs. 

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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