Director of Operational Excellence

1 week ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States AbbVie Full time
Job Title: Director, Operational Excellence

AbbVie is seeking a highly skilled Director, Operational Excellence to lead the building, driving, and execution of program operations and continuous improvement to drive Discovery Research capabilities, tools, quality, automation, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the operational strategy and execution for the different services supported by Integrated Discovery Operations.
  • Partner with other R&D operational directors and AbbVie stakeholders to develop and deliver operations strategy and drive sustainable value while mitigating risks.
  • Develop and implement strategic roadmaps for systems and insights transformation in collaboration with the extended Discovery Research leadership teams and internal AbbVie stakeholders.
  • Act as a process Subject Matter Expert and liaison between business and support functions to execute operational strategies.
  • Oversee data analytics with stakeholders and identify opportunities to leverage systems and processes among different business units.
  • Champion and sustain a robust continuous improvement infrastructure to enable near real-time program improvements with cross-functional collaboration.
  • Lead and drive execution of overall operations initiatives, coordinating project prioritization and resource allocation.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in health sciences, business technology, or general business administration.
  • 15+ years of experience in drug discovery or related fields in pharma.
  • Demonstrated success in influencing large teams and working with various stakeholders to achieve mutual goals.
  • Agile and flexible with regards to changing priorities and business needs.
  • Experience working in a complex and matrix environment.
  • Deep understanding of data governance programs and policies.
  • Strong people management skills and communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Strategic thinker; able to influence without formal authority.
  • Anticipates risks and provides mitigation options.
Additional Information:

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community, and embracing diversity and inclusion.



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