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Director, Portfolio Program Management (Device)

AbbVie
August 15, 2026
Remote friendly (Irvine, CA)
United States
$160,500 - $305,000 USD yearly
Operations
Responsibilities:
- Partner with Asset Strategy Leader, asset strategy planner, and deliverable team PMs/co-chairs to define asset strategy and execution plans.
- Lead operational execution of the asset portfolio across products, indications, and projects.
- Drive collaboration/alignment through leadership of the asset Project Management Team (PMT).
- Develop, monitor, and manage cross-functional project plans aligned to asset strategy and objectives.
- Guide teams through key decision points, governance reviews, and stage-gate approvals.
- Identify, assess, and resolve project risks and issues.
- Support timely execution of portfolio milestones, timelines, and budget expectations.
- Facilitate cross-functional meetings (agendas, action items, decision tracking) and communicate status/risks/decisions to leadership.
- Contribute to departmental initiatives, documentation, and reporting; mentor junior team members.
- May support Aesthetics Therapeutic Area Strategy Council (TASC) meetings.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field.
- 8–12 years medical device R&D and/or pharmaceutical R&D.
- At least 5 years direct project management experience in drug/device or product development.
- Strong knowledge of global device development, product registration, and launch processes.
- Ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects; strong communication and stakeholder management.
- Proficiency with enterprise-level project/portfolio management tools.
- Ability to work independently; strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Preferred:
- PMP certification; experience mentoring/coaching; familiarity with governance boards and portfolio decision-making.

Benefits:
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) for eligible employees.
- Eligible for long-term incentive programs.