Associate Director, Discovery Portfolio Management Strategic Planner, Discovery

Associate Director, Discovery Portfolio Management Strategic Planner, Discovery Employer AbbVie Location North Chicago, IL Salary 141500 - 268500 USD Start date May 13, 2026 View more categories View less categories Discipline Administration , Science/R D , Project Management Required Education Bachelors Degree Position Type Full time Hotbed BioMidwest , Best Places to Work Apply now Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Send job Job Details Company Job Details 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 www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube.

Job Description Purpose:

This role supports Discovery Portfolio Management by providing strategic oversight, portfolio analytics, and actionable insights across external studies and related initiatives. The position is responsible for evaluating portfolio composition, monitoring execution performance, and measuring key KPIs such as cycle time, success rates, throughput, and other indicators of portfolio health. The role partners across functions to support prioritization, governance, and continuous improvement through strong analysis, communication, and executive-level presentation skills.

Responsibilities:

Manage and monitor the Discovery portfolio, including external studies, timelines, budgets, and deliverables, to ensure alignment with functional and strategic priorities. Analyze portfolio composition and performance to identify trends, gaps, risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement. Track, interpret, and report key KPIs, including cycle time, success rates, throughput, budget performance, and other relevant portfolio metrics. Develop data-driven insights and recommendations to support portfolio prioritization, governance, and operational decision-making. Investigate functional pain points and propose practical solutions, supporting or leading implementation efforts as needed. Partner effectively across functions and with indirect authority to align stakeholders and drive execution. Serve as a strong communicator and writer, developing clear summaries, leadership updates, and executive-level slides and presentations. Synthesize complex scientific, technical, analytical, and business issues into concise, actionable insights. Leverage external intelligence related to technologies, tools, and competitors to inform portfolio strategy and identify opportunities for innovation. Anticipate challenges and recommend proactive strategies to address portfolio, operational, and business needs. Balance quality, timing, budget, and strategic considerations to support high-impact decisions across the portfolio. Qualifications Bachelors degree required; advanced strongly degree preferred. Strong background in portfolio analysis, project management, operations, or related scientific/business discipline. Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify trends, and translate findings into actionable recommendations. Experience measuring and reporting KPIs, with exposure to cycle time, success rate, and portfolio performance metrics preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create executive-level presentations and slides. Ability to work effectively across functions and influence stakeholders without direct authority. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and complex initiatives. Demonstrated ability to resolve complex scientific, technical, analytical, and business issues. Understanding of Discovery Research processes and ways of working 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 thisposting based on the job grade for this position.

Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location,andwemayultimatelypaymore or less 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 long-term incentiveprograms.

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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 anduntil 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, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html Company AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines 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: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on Twitter , Facebook , Instagram , and YouTube .

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NYSE Company info Website http://www.abbvie.com/ Phone 1-800-255-5162 Location 1 North Waukegan Road North Chicago Illinois 60064 United States Share this job Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Apply now Send job Apply now Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Get job alerts Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox. Create alert