Associate Director, Strategic Change Enablement

AbbVie

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
$141,500–$268,500 / yr
Posted
21 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Aug 21, 2126

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Similar $229k
This role $205k
$126k most similar roles pay here $285k

This role pays less than 60% of similar roles. Most pay $188,212–$269,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $205k versus about $229k for comparable roles.

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About AbbVie

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions in immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care. Its products include Humira, Skyrizi, and Rinvoq.

AbbVie currently has 297 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $109,500–$208,500 across 271 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Associate Director, Strategic Change Enablement

The Associate Director, Strategic Change Enablement joins the Compliance Learning Change Management organization within Clinical Development Operations. This role serves as a primary interface between clients and the internal function to sustain an interconnected process ecosystem for clinical trial execution. The individual is responsible for designing clinical research processes through mapping and workshops, ensuring alignment with cross-functional stakeholders, and managing the full lifecycle of strategic initiatives including project planning, deployment, and end-user adoption. Key responsibilities include translating Quality System regulations into actionable business processes, developing change management strategies, and conducting stakeholder impact assessments. The role requires expertise in Clinical Trial Management Systems, standard business procedures like SOPs and ICH, and global regulations. Candidates must possess strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills to manage complex projects within a matrix environment while ensuring operational excellence in research and development.

What you'll do

  • Translate complex Quality Systems and GXP regulations into actionable information for stakeholders.
  • Design clinical research processes through mapping and workshops while ensuring cross-functional alignment.
  • Develop and execute change management strategies, including impact assessments and communication plans.
  • Create content and host sessions to drive end-user adoption of new initiatives.
  • Define organizational roles and responsibilities for functions supporting clinical research.
  • Manage global programs and systems that enable process and change management delivery.
  • Perform strategic assessments of metrics and measures for specific areas of focus.

What we're looking for

  • BS or BA degree required.
  • Advanced degree preferred.
  • 8+ years of 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.
  • Proven ability to execute compliance and training strategies in fast-paced environments using innovative solutions.
  • Competency in applying standard business procedures including SOPs, ICH, Global Regulations, Ethics, and Compliance.
  • Demonstrated 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.

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