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.
• Led 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.
• SURENS THE SUCCESSFUL INTEGRATION OF PEOPLE, PROCESS, AND TECHNOLOGIES AND BUILD TRANSITION PLANS IN COLLABORATION WITH SMES FOR BUSINESS PROCESS, TRAINING, COMPLIANCE, CHANGE MANAGEMENT AND OTHER ASSOCIATED ROLES.
• CREATES AND CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVES THE OPERATIONS SPECIFIC INTEGRATION PROCESS FRAMEWORK, RESOURCES AND TOOLS.
• MANTAINS BUSINESS CONTINUITY FOR BOTH ABbvie AND ACQUIRED COMPANY AS WELL AS TRANSPARENCY OF INTEGRATION ACTIVITIES.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, Science or Engineering, Masters 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.

Key Stakeholders

• AbbVie Transition Office,
• Operations Functions,
• R&D,
• Commercial

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 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 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 employer remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until 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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