Senior Director Engineering Strategy, Front-End Planning, and Engineering Standards

AbbVie

Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
North Chicago, IL
Posted
5 days ago
Closes
Jun 26, 2126

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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 67 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Director Engineering Strategy, Front-End Planning, and Engineering Standards

The Senior Director of Engineering Strategy, Front-End Planning, and Standards Governance at AbbVie is a high-level leadership role within the Operations function, focusing on strategic planning and governance for engineering projects across global sites. This position involves leading front-end planning activities for capital and strategic projects, ensuring technical feasibility and compliance with regulatory standards. The director also oversees the development and maintenance of engineering standards and SOPs to ensure consistency and operational excellence. Additionally, they develop long-range engineering plans aligned with AbbVie’s business strategy and network needs, requiring expertise in project lifecycle management and cross-functional governance. Key skills include strategic thinking, executive-level communication, and change leadership, with a focus on compliance and risk management in a regulated industry environment.

What you'll do

  • Lead rigorous front-end planning activities for capital projects.
  • Ensure engineering standards and SOPs are current and compliant with regulations.
  • Develop long-range engineering plans aligned with business strategy and needs.
  • Drive alignment on priorities, standards, and resource allocation across initiatives.
  • Champion a culture of compliance and proactive risk management in engineering.

What we're looking for

  • Requires 20+ years of progressive engineering experience with substantial leadership in capital planning.
  • Must lead front-end planning, standards development, and long-range strategy in a regulated industry.
  • Strong governance and policy development skills are essential for managing engineering standards and SOPs.
  • Strategic thinking and enterprise planning abilities to develop multi-year engineering plans aligned with business growth.
  • Executive-level communication and influence to build partnerships across functions and sites.

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