Associate Director, Business Excellence Portfolio Strategy Aesthetics

The Business Excellence Strategy group within Global Portfolio Strategy & Operations works side-by-side with the Aesthetics R&D executive team on pressing short- and long-term issues. The role partners with leaders across AbbVie to optimize the value of the portfolio and current/future assets, supports mission-critical assets and initiatives, and offers high-profile, high-impact projects and professional development spanning the entire drug development value chain. The position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to translate strategic vision into tactical action. The role is located in the Irvine, CA office with hybrid onsite days on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Responsibilities

Drive end-to-end strategic innovation, communication and execution on Allergan Aesthetics portfolio + assets in partnership with the R&D + Commercial Leadership Teams; Support R&D strategy processes including annual franchise strategy reviews, Strategy Long Range Plans, Therapeutic Area strategy and pipeline reviews, and high priority Asset Strategy Team support; Support and lead strategic initiatives such as R&D competitive intelligence, strategic decision support for key pipeline assets, development of R&D pipeline metrics and KPIs, structured competitive benchmarking analyses, and rapid-response support to R&D leadership; Drive problem-solving on individual modules within complex, cross-functional initiatives and distill pragmatic recommendations for management; Help communicate strategy at executive forums across AbbVie; Monitor, understand, and prioritize external trends of relevance to the enterprise

Requirements

Bachelors or equivalent degree required; Minimum years of experience - 5+ with Bachelors, 3+ with Masters and 2+ with PhD; Strong problem-solving skills; Strong communication skills and comfortability leading meetings with senior-level management; Experience managing large projects within a complex matrixed pharmaceutical organization, either as an external consultant or an internal cross-functional lead; Demonstrated ability to engage senior leadership to drive alignment on a strategic vision and facilitate decision making on critical issues; Capability building / Change management skills; Highly collaborative; Drive, energy, and passion to advance AbbVie's mission

Nice to have

Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, MBA) highly preferred; 2+ years at top tier management consulting company highly preferred

Benefits

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick); medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k) for eligible employees; eligibility for long-term incentive programs