M&A Integration Lead (Research & Development)

Our Business Technology Solutions (BTS) team through digital transformation accelerates the future of medicine at AbbVieand we do it together asking bold questions and taking on tough challenges through deep honest the role of Information Research (IR) Mergers & Acquisition (M&A) Integration Lead key member of the IR Integration Management Office (IMO) you will join a diverse global team that invests in your customized career growth and uses technology and data to positively impact peoples lives.      

This role represents the BTS-Information Research (IR) organization as the overall IR M&A Integration Lead working directly with cross-functional R&D business and cross-functional BTS teams to execute deal transactions to further grow AbbVies Therapeutic Areas. This role performs as the primary IR M&A Integration Lead responsible for planning and executing deals addressing cross-functional dependencies to achieve AbbVies desired end-state operating model as we integrate or divest companies. 

For anyone who wants to use technology and data to make a difference in peoples lives shape the digital transformation of a leading biopharmaceutical company and secure sustainable career growth within a diverse global team  we are ready for you. In this role you can expect competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for every career stage and a commitment to your well-being in the workplace. Additionally you will add your unique experience to an employee-driven culture with vibrant Employee Resource Groups and a passion for equity equality inclusion and diversity that reflects the diversity of our communities and the patients and customers we serve. 

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&As) include multiple types of transactions that require BTS and IR leadership. M&A transactions include R&D Ventures Partnerships & Alliances Co-Promotion Co-Development Divesting Products and/or Sites Plant Acquisitions and Divestitures and Full Company Acquisitions. 

This is a critical role in partnering with leadership to further define the strategy to evolve BTSs M&A organization services and playbooks for the various types of M&A deals. This will include cross-functional engagement and leadership across the BTS organization and working with AbbVies business leaders Search and Evaluation Business Development and our Transition Office.

Responsibilities:

• Perform as the IR M&A Integration Lead over multiple AbbVie company-wide and R&D deal transactions responsible for overall program health financials and reporting. 
• For each deal establish the cross-functional IR team fully accountable to integrate or divest people data and systems.
• Develops business relationships and integrates activities with other BTOs to ensure successful integration execution and support of project efforts into long term execution. Manage relationships between BTOs R&D Business and Finance to ensure effective communication between the groups is occurring. Brokers services within BTS on behalf of customers; coordinates portfolio of solutions and identifies interdependencies. 
• Work with the R&D business and BTS functional leads to clearly define business decisions solution options and recommendations for a given deal based on deal model size complexity risk and speed to business value. 
• Allies with other BTOs to remain current on project status and inform management and stakeholders of progress; conversely keeps managers and stakeholders aware of user issues and resolves conflicts proactively 
• Responsible for escalating and driving risks and issues cross-functionally. 
• Presenting IR updates in IR Leadership forums and R&D Integration Forums  
• Continuous improvement projects to drive speed and agility in BTS M&A services and capabilities. Identify and implement AI innovative solutions and capabilities to challenge status quo and bring value to the business faster. 
• Responsible for compliance with BTSs SLC Corporate and Divisional policies and procedures. 

Qualifications :

Required:

• Bachelors Degree in Business Computer Science or related discipline with 7 years experience; Masters Degree with 6 years experience; PhD with 2 years experience.
• Respective years of experience leading a portfolio of business applications and leading large complex cross-functional global IT implementations with strong financial management experience 
• Respective years of experience working on mergers acquisitions divestitures and collaboration.
• Skilled in leveraging generative and agentic AI to re-image or improve a process or capability. Led and implemented multiple projects that drove speed efficiencies and/or cost savings. 
• Experience working with R&D business applications such as Veeva solutions LIMS ELN systems clinical trial systems (i.e.: CTMS) scientific data management platforms laboratory systems research portfolio management tools and document management systems. 
• Strong Project Management Stakeholder Engagement Financial Management Business Systems Applications and delivering complex cross-functional global programs. 

Preferred:

• 6 years experience leading a portfolio of business applications and leading large complex cross-functional global IT implementations with strong financial management experience 
• 6 years experience working on mergers acquisitions divestitures and collaboration.

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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