Director, Portfolio Program Management (Device)
AbbVie
July 03, 2026
Remote friendly (Irvine, CA)
United States
$160,500 - $305,000 USD yearly
Operations
The Director, Portfolio Program Management (PPM) will lead complex, high-impact programs within Aesthetics Medicine and partner with the Asset Strategy Leader (ASL), asset strategy planner, and deliverable team project managers and co-chairs to shape asset strategy, align execution plans, and drive portfolio delivery—supporting development/launch of medical device products, new clinical indications, and global expansion of existing products.
Responsibilities
- Partner with ASL, asset strategy planner, and deliverable team to define asset strategy and execution plans
- Lead operational execution of the asset portfolio across products, indications, and projects
- Drive collaboration and alignment via leadership of the asset Project Management Team (PMT)
- Develop, monitor, and manage cross-functional project plans
- Guide teams through 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)
- Communicate portfolio status, risks, and key decisions to leadership and stakeholders
- Contribute to documentation and reporting; mentor junior team members
- May provide oversight/support for 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
- Independent work with minimal oversight; strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Preferred
- PMP certification
- Experience mentoring/coaching
- Familiarity with governance boards and portfolio-level decision making
Responsibilities
- Partner with ASL, asset strategy planner, and deliverable team to define asset strategy and execution plans
- Lead operational execution of the asset portfolio across products, indications, and projects
- Drive collaboration and alignment via leadership of the asset Project Management Team (PMT)
- Develop, monitor, and manage cross-functional project plans
- Guide teams through 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)
- Communicate portfolio status, risks, and key decisions to leadership and stakeholders
- Contribute to documentation and reporting; mentor junior team members
- May provide oversight/support for 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
- Independent work with minimal oversight; strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Preferred
- PMP certification
- Experience mentoring/coaching
- Familiarity with governance boards and portfolio-level decision making