Associate Director, Innovation

Role: Associate Director, Innovation at AbbVie, partnering with leadership to drive strategic innovation and maximize value across key pharmaceutical assets. Responsibilities include leading end-to-end initiatives on high-priority assets, supporting mission-critical projects, facilitating complex cross-functional modules, and monitoring external trends to inform strategic responses. The role emphasizes problem-solving, data-driven decision-making, and effective communication of strategies within the organization. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required, with 6+ years' experience (or 4+ with Master’s, 2+ with PhD); advanced degrees (PharmD, MD, PhD, MBA) preferred; proven experience in biotech/pharma consulting or within the industry; strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and change management skills; adept at managing large projects in matrixed environments. High-value biopharma specifics include focus on drug development, clinical operations, and strategic portfolio management for innovative medicines in immunology, oncology, and neuroscience. The position is hybrid, based in North Chicago or South San Francisco, with a minimum of three days onsite and 25% travel required.