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Job Title: Associate Director, International Strategic Operations Lead Eye Care
Company Name: AbbVie
Location: Mettawa, IL
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 03/06/2026
Expire Date: 04/05/2026
Job Categories: Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations, Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical, Engineering, Finance/Economics, Information Technology, Sales, Science, Executive Management, Quality Control
Job Description
Associate Director, International Strategic Operations Lead Eye Care

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 atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.


Job Description

This role fuses operational and commercial leadership to drive projects, strategic initiatives, and the execution of business objectives for Eye Care globally. The position is accountable for overseeing innovation, market expansion, and operational excellence, managing cross-functional teams, and supporting the General Manager in strategic decision-making.

Operational Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage Eye Care projects and programs, including product innovation, market renovations, and process improvements.
  • Enable market expansion through effective project management and implementation of change management processes.
  • Develop and coordinate project plans, schedules, resource assignments, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Drive cost improvement, SKU rationalization, packaging enhancements, and operational simplification.
  • Identify resource needs and prioritize operational tasks across the project portfolio.
  • Coordinate cost analysis, material readiness, capital requests, and product scale-up efforts.
  • Track project progress, assign tasks, identify risks, and implement contingency plans.
  • Benchmark competition for productivity and technology strategies within the industry.
  • Ensure alignment among cross-functional teams on operational milestones and resource allocations.
  • Lead the coordination for market expansion through a cross-functional working group.

Strategic Responsibilities:

  • Support the General Manager in strategic planning and prioritization of business strategies.
  • Oversee Eye Care governance, budgeting, and performance management.
  • Drive external communication for the Eye Care franchise and its commitments.
  • Collect, synthesize, and communicate market and business information to inform strategic direction.
  • Prepare and deliver executive presentations, business updates, and summaries of strategic initiatives.
  • Oversee project governance, facilitate stage-gate reviews, and ensure commercial leadership alignment.
  • Foster effective communication with stakeholders and alignment on commercial objectives.


Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree required (advanced degree preferred); Project Management Certification preferred.
  • 8+ years experience in pharmaceutical/healthcare operations, supply chain, product development, or commercial roles.
  • Demonstrated leadership, communication, and project management skills with cross-functional and international teams.
  • Experience in strategic planning, change management, cost improvement, and market expansion.

At AbbVie:Lead project delivery and strategic operations in Eye Care, advancing innovation and achieving commercial success in a global, collaborative environment.


Additional Information

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

  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this postingbased on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemayultimatelypaymore orless than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.
  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
  • This job is eligible toparticipatein our short-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Companys 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, visithttps://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html

US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:

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Company Name: AbbVie
Website:https://careers.abbvie.com/en/job/associate-director-international-strategic-operations-lead-eye-care-in-mettawa-il-jid-25356?_atxsrc=HBCUConnect&utm_source=HBCUConnect
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