Director I, Strategic Change Enablement

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 on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube.

Job Description

A sustainable process development and continuous improvement strategy is an integral part of a Quality Management System in GCP governing Research & Development (R&D). The Compliance Learning Change Management (CLCM) organization resides within Clinical Development Operations to sustain an interconnected process and operations ecosystem by seamlessly empowering teams to connect ideas and create meaningful impact. 

The Director, Strategic Change Enablement (SCE) leads a team focused on delivery of Process and Change Management strategy and execution. The Director, SCE is responsible for leading global programs and initiatives driving clinical process infrastructure and continuous process improvement. This role partners with key stakeholders to ensure that SCE effectively delivers change management.

Responsibilities : 

• Leads and develops a team focused on the planning, delivery, and optimization of our end-to-end clinical research processes through delivery of process design and change management strategy and solutions
• Partners with CLCM and functional leaders to align on strategy and ensure effective delivery of SCE services
• Oversees progress of process and change management delivery, including design of roles and responsibilities for clinical research processes assessing actual vs projected performance while managing and prioritizing workload and assignments, as necessary
• Oversees systems and global program(s) that enable delivery of process design and change management
• Oversees Quality System Document Architecture, including delivery of integrations into AbbVie’s Quality System and approving applicable Clinical Quality System Documents
• Provides direction and guidance, evaluations performance and assists in career development of subordinates.

Qualifications

• BS or BA required; advanced degree preferred
• 12+ years experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare or regulated industry preferred.
• Experience in a leadership role with strong management skills in a complex matrix environment, preferably in the healthcare industry.
• Experience in a leadership role with strong management skills in a complex matrix environment, preferably in the healthcare industry.
• Demonstration of successful execution of process improvement strategy in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities effectively using innovative and creative solution.
• Competent in the application of standard business procedures (SOPs, ICH, Global Regulations, Ethics and Compliance).
• Demonstration of successful coaching/ mentoring, people management and communication skills in a matrix environment.
• Effective leadership skills with a proven ability to foster global team productivity and cohesiveness. 

Additional Information

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

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of thisposting 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 the future. ​

• 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 to participate in our long-term incentive programs. ​

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission,incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless anduntil paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable 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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