Associate Director - DCPD Program Management, North Chicago

Associate Director - DCPD Program Management

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The AbbVie R&D Device and Combination Product Development (DCPD) function provides device development expertise and technical program management for Aesthetic Devices and Therapeutic Combination Products. We are seeking a candidate with experience in people leadership and device development project management to join our global team! The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the project management team supporting Device and Combination Product Development. This individual will be expected to cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders and ensure effective project management for DCPD programs. As a people leader position, this role requires leading experienced project managers, driving excellence and collaboration across the organization. This individual will perform the following functions in partnership with internal colleagues and cross-functional stakeholders to drive functional performance: Manage a team of project managers as well as the execution of program(s) across the DCPD organization and align cross-functional resources

Develop and support realistic cross functional project plans with input from other functions, e.g., Quality and Regulatory

Promote the utilization of relevant project management tools for project planning, monitoring, and reporting to maintain project budgets and timelines.

Demonstrate the ability to guide your team to resolve key project hurdles and assumptions by effectively utilizing available information and technical expertise.

Proactively seek out new information in the literature and project management best practices and incorporate this into individual project(s) as well as the overall program.

Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, controlled drug and radioactive compounds, GxP compliance, and animal care where applicable.

Set project milestones and report progress accordingly. Provide project management support for and guide the efforts of third-party organizations (suppliers, contractors, etc.) to enable achievement of shared milestones.

Proactively advise and share knowledge and expert opinions with subordinates, peers, and senior management. Manage, mentor, and train colleagues and assess current and emerging business challenges enabling functional goal achievement.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s with 16+ years of experience OR Master’s or PharmD with 14+ years of experience OR PhD with 8+ years of experience Degree in science related field Technical background in healthcare, medical devices or pharmaceutical companies People leadership experience Preferred Qualifications: Clinical development experience preferred. Other Required Skills: Proven ability to innovate with a history of new or improved product releases. Interacts well with diverse groups within function and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external collaborators. Strong problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to influence others across areas of scientific disciplines as well as cross-functional stakeholders

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 short-term incentive programs.

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 Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s 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. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html

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