Description
AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) is a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company formed in 2013 following separation from Abbott. AbbVie combines the focus and passion of a leading-edge biotech with the expertise and capabilities of a long-established pharmaceutical leader to develop and market advanced therapies that address some of the world’s most complex and serious diseases. In 2013, AbbVie will employ approximately 21,000 people worldwide and markets medicines in more than 170 countries.
PRIMARY FUNCTION / PRIMARY GOALS / OBJECTIVES:
Manages the Global Project Team (GPT) to create a project development plan identifying project objectives and strategies with corresponding timelines and milestones. Leads multiple priority and critical projects or initiatives.
Interacts with Senior Management (e.g., Therapeutic Executive Committee “TEC” level) to develop therapeutic area strategies and interfaces with GPTs to translate these to the project development plans.
Responsible for communicating project and program information to the Senior / Executive Management. Responsible for inter-company communication on complex relationships.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collects and compiles project information through various reporting systems and develops scenarios for portfolio analysis and applies portfolio decisions to project plans.
Provides analysis of the impact of portfolio decisions on projects and communicates appropriately to the TEC and executive management level.
Sets agendas and conducts GPT meetings and/or works with TEC chair to set TEC agendas. Manages GPT members in the development and execution of the project development plan and governance body deliverables. Conducts risks assessments and leads the GPT in contingency planning.
Manages projects for external development partnerships/alliances and works with Partner PM as appropriate. May lead joint development meetings with external partners.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leads committees/task forces for process improvement initiatives and develops implementation plans
Trains / coaches / mentors team members and other functional areas in PM systems, procedures and tools.
ACCOUNTABILITY / SCOPE:
Manages multiple major projects with PD or other stakeholder or other PPG initiatives.
May assist Joint Development Committee (JDC) Chair in managing JDCs.
Analyzes the impact of portfolio decisions on projects, programs and TA’s. Assists in developing and establishing strategies for portfolio. Leads and designs contingency plans with assistance from team.
Assists management in the selection of action plans that best meets business objectives. Anticipates and leads issue resolution at GPT, PD and TEC levels.
Builds and manages overall project budget through close communication with the functional areas.
Provides on a global basis, overall project timeline and cost estimates to assess project and licensing opportunities impacting the therapeutic area.
Requirements
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Basic Qualifications:
- 10+ years project management experience required, including management of large complex programs and cross-functional teams. 5-7 years of Drug Development/ Clinical Development/Safety experience preferred.
-Proven experience leading teams as a project manager.
-Basic knowledge of drug development and generally accepted project management practices, including budget, finance and portfolio review, and team management skills
-Team and drug development or project management related experience. Demonstrated leadership skills with broad business orientation.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Advanced knowledge in project management practices, including budget, finance and portfolio review, drug development process and team management skills.
-Led drug development projects.
-General knowledge across multiple therapeutic areas
-Biologic oncology drug development experience preferred
- Master’s or PhD in a science or business related field preferred.
Position may be filled as Associate/Assistant Director level based on candidate's skills/experience.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
BS, MS or PhD in a science or business-related field.
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