Associate Director, Portfolio Insights

The Portfolio Insights team enables AbbVie to make data-driven portfolio decisions within and across Therapeutic Areas (TAs). Core responsibilities include valuation of the internal portfolio, PTRS (probability of technical and regulatory success) assessments, cross-TA prioritization of R&D spend, and benchmarking/analytic support for annual financial business processes.

Associate Director, Portfolio Insights drives high-impact strategic projects with options such as:
- TA strategic partner: Drive value metrics and PTRS insights with TA leadership.
- Cross-TA prioritization: Support R&D prioritization/capital allocation (e.g., QPP enhancements) to direct investment to highest-value opportunities.
- Data strategy & benchmarking: Advance R&D productivity benchmarking (peer comparisons) and translate into actionable insights.

Core Responsibilities:
- Lead 2026 strategic initiatives (QPP enhancements; modernize valuation including AI/ML PTRS; R&D Pulse benchmarking).
- Perform ad-hoc analyses, scenario planning, and strategic projects.
- Develop executive narratives and recommendations for Portfolio Review Forum, R&D Plan, and Financial Long Range Planning.
- Lead change management and capability building for data-driven decision-making.
- Build value metrics (e.g., raNPV, Productivity Index) and pressure-test assumptions.
- Support deployment/improvement of portfolio dashboards.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s in scientific/business field required; PharmD/PhD/MD/MBA highly preferred.
- Management consulting R&D strategy/portfolio prioritization experience strongly preferred.
- 6+ years (Bachelor), 4+ (Master), or 2+ (Doctorate).
- Strong analytics, knowledge of pharma R&D processes/stage-gating/commercial forecasting; executive communication; leading complex initiatives without authority.
- Hybrid: at least 3 days onsite in North Chicago, IL or South San Francisco, CA.

Benefits: Paid time off; medical/dental/vision; 401(k); eligible for long-term incentive programs.