Director, Global Alliances - Obesity, Metabolic, & Specialty

Director, Global Alliances, Obesity, Metabolic, & Specialty

Major Responsibilities:
- Lead Obesity, Metabolic & Specialty alliances by aligning with partners on shared vision, governance, and seamless execution across discovery, development, and commercialization.
- Lead strategic reviews and governance, including Joint Steering Committees; assess alliance performance and recommend actions at contractual inflection points; resolve conflicts and strengthen partner relationships.
- Serve as a strategic advisor on alliance health, opportunities, and risks.
- Support business development and due diligence: evaluate, structure, and negotiate new collaborations; support due diligence and alliance launch planning; represent AbbVie at corporate partnering events.
- Optimize partnerships by improving processes, tools, and communication frameworks.
- Promote excellence and a partnering culture by establishing best-in-class alliance practices.

Qualifications:
- At least five years of experience in pharmaceutical development, commercialization, alliance management, corporate ventures, or business development; strong understanding of drug R&D, commercialization, and contractual governance.
- Advanced scientific, legal, or business degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, JD, MBA, or equivalent).
- Strategic and business acumen: analytical thinking in conflict resolution and risk management; ability to develop and present strategic proposals.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; ability to influence VP/executive stakeholders.
- Proactive leadership and strong judgment in ambiguity.
- Demonstrated success in matrixed, global organizations; influences without authority.