Associate Director, Business Excellence Portfolio Strategy Aesthetics

Role: Associate Director of Business Excellence Portfolio Strategy within AbbVie's Aesthetics division, focusing on strategic planning, portfolio optimization, and innovation to support drug and medical device assets. Responsibilities: drive end-to-end strategic initiatives, support R&D strategy processes including pipeline and franchise reviews, develop metrics and KPIs, conduct competitive benchmarking, and provide rapid strategic support to R&D leadership; facilitate communication of strategic insights to senior management. Requirements: Bachelor's degree (advanced degrees such as PharmD, PhD, MD, MBA preferred); 5+ years of experience (minimum), ideally including management consulting or pharma/biotech functions; strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills; proven ability to engage senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams. High-Value: biopharma strategy, portfolio management, R&D pipeline analysis, competitive intelligence, metrics development, and strategic communication within the aesthetics or broader pharmaceutical development context. Work Setup: hybrid onsite in Irvine, CA (Tues–Thurs); travel not specified but likely minimal.