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BioSpace, Inc.

Associate Director, Initiative Management

BioSpace, Inc., North Chicago, Illinois, us, 60086

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Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on X , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , LinkedIn and Tik Tok .

Job Description

Drives global, complex, cross-functional process and productivity improvement projects for Development that support the organizations strategic objectives. Partners with the Project Lead to drive cross-functional Team effectiveness. Provides tactical input on the implementation of the strategic support for process improvement initiatives for Development ensuring aligned execution.

Responsibilities Establishes and implements improvement methodologies and techniques to be used, governance structure, project management structure and progress reporting Develop and assess integrated project plans, resource projections, risk plans, and effectiveness metrics for each initiative Accountable for helping team navigate the change management process effectively and efficiently This position is responsible for problem solving, risk mitigation and contingency plans at a global level Providing program management leadership across a program of projects or a large project with a broad implementation. This role will be integral in setting and ensuring alignment across a set of integrated initiatives Actively shares learning and collaborates with other Initiative PMs to apply best practices to supported teams Supports high performing project teams through monitoring and assessing the teams performance This is the first level position (of 2 levels) within a job family which responsible for overseeing the management of projects that are cross-functional, highly complex, have high impact and are top priority for the organization This position will report into a director level and will manage matrix teams. This position may have 1-2 direct reports Qualifications

Bachelors degree (or ex-US equivalent) is required, typically in scientific field. An Associates degree/R.N. (or ex-US equivalent) with relevant experience is acceptable 8+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry in a variety of roles associated with drug development (research and development, commercial, project management, operations) Minimum of 2 years supporting cross-functional teams in a core function (Program Management, Development, Regulatory, Operations) Developing leadership skills Good communication skills both written and oral Strong project management experience in the pharmaceutical industry Preferred: Experience with both global and regional teams in the pharmaceutical industry Demonstration of leading a global team PMP, Change management, Lean Six Sigma or process improvement experience desirable Key Stakeholders

Clinical Operations, Pharmaceutical Development, Drug Development Project Management, RQA, IT

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemay ultimatelypay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in thefuture. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees. This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentiveprograms. This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentiveprograms Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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Company

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on Twitter , Facebook , Instagram , and YouTube .

Stock Symbol:

ABBV

Stock Exchange:

NYSE

Company info Website http://www.abbvie.com/ Phone 1-800-255-5162 Location 1 North Waukegan Road North Chicago Illinois 60064 United States

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