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Company Description About AbbVie 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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube. Job Description Associate Director, Global Legal Strategies and Policy, is responsible for supporting the legal program portfolio for the Global Legal Strategies and Policy (GLSP) group. Reporting to the Practice Area Director of the Program Management Office / Chief of Staff, this role supports driving the development, implementation, and execution of the team’s legal and business strategies and creating tailored project management and project advancement plans for complex initiatives. The Manager applies data-driven and technology-enabled approaches, including AI tools and change management skills to optimize team effectiveness, communications, structure execution plans, and develop presentations. This role contributes to organizational effectiveness initiatives within GLSP and helps build team capability through facilitation, coordination, and solutions design. This role typically involves working on multiple projects simultaneously in a collaborative, high-performance environment. The ideal candidate is adaptable, dependable, and energized by solving difficult problems with smart, driven colleagues. Responsibilities Support Global Legal Strategies and Policy Program Manager project teams by developing program management strategies to achieve the goals and objectives. Collaborate effectively across functional areas within AbbVie to further GLSP resource objectives in support of the strategic imperatives. Lead project implementation for GLSP projects from ideation to completion through effective coordination of matrixed, multi-practice area teams with membership outside of Legal. Support definition of clear objectives and strategies for each project and contribute to short- and long-term project strategy. Lead planning and executing workshops and team problem-solving events. Position projects for seamless transition from GLSP to appropriate functional areas; serve as GLSP representative on strategies advancing through execution outside GLSP. Prepare clear, concise and compelling presentations that demonstrate progress of projects and support project-phase activities; present project updates to a variety of audiences including senior leaders. Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor's or equivalent degree required. Minimum 6 years of experience in operations, project management, or program management. Experience with or demonstrated interest in organizational effectiveness, team facilitation, or instructional design. Hands-on experience with AI assistant legal technology platforms, or workflow automation tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChapGPT, Legora, project lifecycle management platforms, or similar). Familiarity with data analytics tools and the ability to translate data into actionable insights. Experience in healthcare or pharmaceutical policy, market access, or affordability programs (e.g., 340B, reimbursement, regulatory policy) strongly preferred. Skills & Competencies Ability to work effectively in a complex, multi-functional matrix environment. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Track record of anticipating and resolving problems while exhibiting sound judgment and a realistic understanding of issues. High attention to detail and commitment to quality Strong facilitation and communication skills, with comfort presenting to diverse audiences. Tech-forward mindset with a demonstrated ability to learn, adopt, and advocate for new technologies. Background in organizational design principles, team effectiveness, or internal consulting a plus. Experience influencing and collaborating across functions and with varying levels of leadership. Demonstrated ability to informally mentor and share knowledge with colleagues, without formal supervisory responsibility. Comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy and exercising independent judgment on ambiguous, high-visibility initiatives. Additional Information The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay 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/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. This job is eligible toparticipatein our long-term incentive programs. Note: No amount of payis considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Company’s 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. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: What AbbVie Has to Offer Our work can—and does—have a tangible, lasting impact on millions of people. But it’s not just the results that matter. How we achieve them matters, too. Leading with purpose, we work to build a more sustainable future for generations to come. We do that by putting our expertise, resources and talent to work to make a real difference for patients, communities and our world. #J-18808-Ljbffr