Director Integration and Acquisitions Lead, Operations

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the AbbVie Integration Office for product acquisitions and ensures adequate plans are in place to address unique needs of each transaction.
• Coordinates functional teams throughout the integration lifecycle to ensure seamless transition of functional activities and studies into the AbbVie operating model.
• Comprehends Business Development (BD) plans and resource models into integration plans.
• Leads the Operations integration team either with direct reports or through matrix teams.
• Ensures Operations readiness for Day 1 deliverables and maintains confidentiality through preparations with appropriate Operations team members.
• PARTNERS WITH OPERATIONS VPs AND OTHER KEY LEADERS TO CREATE INTERIM AND LONG-TERM PLANNING, IDENTIFY AND EXECUTE SYNERGIES WHERE APPLICABLE AND MANAGE INTEGRATION RISKS.
• WORKS CROSS FUNCTIONALLY WITH FINANCE, COMMERCIAL, R&D AND OPERATIONS FUNCTIONAL LEADERS TO IDENTIFY AND ASSIGN RESOURCES TO MANAGE THE PRE- AND POST-DAY 1 INTEGRATION ACTIVITIES.
• IDENTIFIES CROSS-FUNCTIONAL DEPENDENCIES AND CREATES APPROPRIATE CONNECTIONS AND COLLABORATION ACROSS OPERATIONS AND OTHER ENTERPRISE FUNCTIONS.
• SURENSHIPS THE SUCCESSFUL INTEGRATION OF PEOPLE, PROCESS, AND TECHNOLOGIES AND BUILDS TRANSITION PLANS IN COLLABORATION WITH SMES FOR BUSINESS PROCESS, TRAINING, COMPLIANCE, CHANGE MANAGEMENT AND OTHER ASSOCIATED ROLES.
• MANTAINS BUSINESS CONTINUITY FOR BOTH ABbvIE AND ACQUIRED COMPANY AS WELL AS TRANSPARENCY OF INTEGRATION ACTIVITIES.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, Science or Engineering, Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in Operations.
• Proven ability to lead, manage, and motivate others in a complex, multi-function matrix environment.
• Strong understanding of Operations processes.
• Executive level collaboration and leadership skills.
• Ability to make decisions with little information and resolves problems through balanced, realistic understanding of issues.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Embraces different perspectives, nurtures innovation and promotes a positive working culture.