Director, Project Management, Drug Development

We’re a company that takes on the toughest health challenges. But we do more than treat diseases—we aim to make a remarkable impact on people’s lives. We are AbbVie, a highly focused research-driven biopharmaceutical company.

This is a leadership position responsible for directing a global organization accountable to develop and implement world-class project management strategies and develop and train staff, as well as, who direct the planning and manage the development, registration and launch of commercially viable drug products. As a part of the Project Management team, establishes consistent project planning and management practices applicable across all Asset Development Teams (ADTs) and across all phases of drug development.

* Direct project management and planning support required by the projects in R&D as assigned to their project group. This includes projects in multiple therapeutic areas and at all stages of development (from late stage discovery through full development, Life Cycle Management (LCM), and licensing evaluation). * Eensure adequate resourcing of project management representation on ADTs to support the project and portfolio goals and deliverables for R&D. * Attract and develop Project Managers within the project management career path to maximize individual and company performance. * Contribute, along with peers, under the leadership of the Head, Project Management, to the strategic direction for the function, responsible for the activities required to implement the strategy, lead strategic initiatives within PM and in conjunction with other functions * May lead (perform as a project manager) individual projects, programs or licensing evaluation teams. * May support (as project manager) a Therapeutic Executive Committee (TEC) in developing and leading therapeutic area strategies

**Basic:** * BS/BA in a relevant scientific area or business area suitable to the understanding of the technical issues associated with the programs with the sphere of influence. * A minimum of 10 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with knowledge and experience of the drug development process * A minimum of 5 years experience in Project/Program Management * Knowledge of information systems to support project communications and decision-making and team-based operations * Demonstrated leadership through one or more leadership roles * Highly developed interpersonal skills * Ability to effectively communicate to all levels of a global organization **Preferred:** * Advanced degree (Master's, PhD, MBA) is preferred **Key Leadership Competencies:** * Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance * Learns fast, grasps the 'essence' and can change the course quickly where indicated * Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo * Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement * Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality