Director Integration and Acquisitions Lead, Operations

Purpose:
The Director, Integration and Acquisitions Operations, oversees the seamless integration of new companies or acquired assets into the Operations function, processes, and systems—minimizing disruptions, ensuring business continuity, maintaining standards, and preserving quality during integration.

Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Integration Office on product acquisitions; ensure integration plans address unique transaction needs.
- Coordinate functional teams across the integration lifecycle to transition activities and studies into the AbbVie operating model.
- Incorporate BD plans and resource models into integration plans.
- Lead the Operations integration team (direct or matrix reports).
- Ensure Operations readiness for Day 1 deliverables; maintain confidentiality.
- Partner with Operations VPs and key leaders for interim/long-term planning, synergy identification/execution, and integration risk management.
- Work cross-functionally with Finance, Commercial, R&D, and Operations leaders to assign resources for pre- and post-Day 1 activities.
- Identify cross-functional dependencies and build collaboration across enterprise functions.
- Ensure integration of people, process, and technologies; build transition plans with SMEs (business process, training, compliance, change management).
- Create and continuously improve an Operations integration framework, tools, and resources; maintain business continuity and transparency.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering (Master’s preferred).
- 10+ years of Operations experience.
- Proven leadership in a complex, multi-function matrix environment.
- Strong understanding of Operations processes.
- Executive-level collaboration and leadership.
- Ability to make decisions with limited information and resolve problems realistically.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize.
- Embraces diverse perspectives; nurtures innovation and a positive culture.