Director, Neuroscience Strategy - Corporate Business Strategy Office
AbbVie
October 1, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (North Chicago, IL)
Worldwide
$346,000 - $346,000 USD yearly
Corporate Functions
Role: Lead strategic initiatives within AbbVie's Neuroscience therapeutic area, engaging with senior leadership to develop long-term disease area strategies and enterprise-level projects. Responsibilities: build and guide cross-functional teams, oversee the execution of neuroscience-focused strategies, integrate external innovation with internal plans, and monitor industry trends to inform organizational responses. Requirements: Bachelor's degree required; advanced degrees (PharmD, PhD, MD, MBA) preferred. Experience: 8+ years with a bachelor's, 6+ with a master's, or 4+ with a PhD in pharmaceutical R&D, strategy, or related fields, ideally within neuroscience or related therapeutic areas. Skills: strong leadership, stakeholder influence, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration; excellent communication, financial acumen, and project management skills; proficiency in MS PowerPoint and Excel. High-Value: Industry experience in biotech/pharma strategy, R&D, business development; familiarity with preclinical, clinical, or commercial stages; experience working with pre-launch, launch, or on-market teams. WorkSetup: Not specified; likely hybrid or flexible given senior strategic role.