Director, Organizational Research
AbbVie
September 16, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (North Chicago, IL)
Worldwide
$305,000 - $305,000 USD yearly
Human Resources
Role: Lead organizational research initiatives at AbbVie, focusing on enterprise capability development to enhance organizational effectiveness, culture, and leadership performance. Responsibilities: develop and execute strategic vision for organizational research, analyze internal and external data for insights, manage a team of consultants, and oversee multi-stage client engagements with L2-L4 leaders; advise executive and HR leaders on culture, change management, and leadership development; represent AbbVie externally through industry participation and academic partnerships. Requirements: Bachelor's degree (Master's or PhD preferred) in quantitative fields; 12+ years in management consulting, organizational research, employee analytics, or related roles; proven leadership and stakeholder management skills; expertise in strategy, organizational modeling, and assessment tools; strong communication, influence, and political savvy. HighValue: extensive experience with employee surveys, people analytics, assessments, and IO psychology; strategic consulting with senior leadership; managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects; proven ability to drive organizational change and culture transformation across biopharma or similar industries. WorkSetup: not specified, but likely hybrid or on-site given leadership scope.