Director, Strategic Initiatives, Chief of Staff

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.

Job Description

Role Overview:The Chief of Staff for Precision Medicine serves as a strategic partner to the leadership team, supporting the alignment and execution of organizational initiatives within the Precision Medicine function. This role acts as a central liaison among discovery research leadership, Chief of Staff colleagues, finance, and other key stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration and successful project delivery aligned with organizational and partner goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with discovery research leadership to align project priorities and strategic initiatives.
• Manage planning of the Precision Medicine (PMed) asset team portfolio in collaboration with the Head of Biomarker Programs Management, ensuring a comprehensive and strategic approach to asset progression.
• Serve as a bridge between Precision Medicine and partner organizations, facilitating successful implementation of joint initiatives.
• Work alongside other Chiefs of Staff, finance, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive seamless execution of organizational priorities.
• Coordinate and ensure the scheduling of cross-functional review forums as key stage gates for each therapeutic area (TA), supporting effective portfolio governance and timely decision-making.
• Ensure that portfolio alignment and asset planning are closely integrated with budget forecasting and finance teams in discovery research, driving operational excellence and financial discipline.
• Monitor progress on key initiatives, identify risks, and ensure timely delivery of outcomes.
• Establish clear communication channels between internal teams and external partners.
• Support budgeting, resource planning, and performance tracking for precision medicine projects.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing informed recommendations and guidance.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a scientific, medical, or business field preferred.
• Significant experience in precision medicine, drug discovery, or a related discipline.
• Strong organizational, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to operate in a complex, matrixed environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
  
  

Additional Information

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• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
• This job is eligible toparticipatein our long-term incentiveprograms.
  
  
  

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

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