Director, Transformation & Governance

Role: Senior strategic leader responsible for driving the Digital Lab+ transformation at AbbVie, focusing on organizational effectiveness, governance, and operational capability enhancement. Responsibilities: lead end-to-end transformation initiatives, develop and manage comprehensive roadmaps, embed change management and stakeholder engagement, analyze organizational structures and workflows, and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. Core focus areas include translating strategic intent into practical workplans, designing governance models, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (e.g., MBA) preferred. At least 8+ years of experience in strategy consulting, organizational transformation, governance, or senior operations roles, with proven expertise in designing governance frameworks, operating rhythms, and change leadership. Skills: systems thinking, strategic problem solving, stakeholder management, influence without authority, and excellent communication. High-Value: Experience leading large-scale transformations within complex, matrixed biopharma environments, with a focus on organizational agility, culture change, leadership development, and operational excellence. Collaboration with cross-functional teams across functions such as Finance, HR, Analytics, and Therapeutic Business units is essential. WorkSetup: Not specified; likely hybrid or flexible given senior leadership role, with a focus on influencing and partnering across the organization.