Corporate Strategy Leadership Program
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 immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.
The corporate business & strategy office (CBSO) works closely with senior leaders and functions across AbbVie to drive mission-critical initiatives and pursue external innovation opportunities that will make a real difference for patients, while positioning AbbVie for sustained top-tier growth. The group consists of integrated teams focused on corporate strategy, partnership management, search & evaluation of external innovation opportunities, business development & acquisitions, and transformation initiatives.
The primary goal of the strategy leadership program (SLP) is to recruit and develop highly motivated, high-performing individuals via an apprenticeship model, to become future leaders within CBSO or the broader enterprise.
To achieve this objective, the program provides high profile and high impact development experiences by rotating SLP participants through typically four of its functions. Rotations are based on business needs as well as the interests and background of each SLP candidate.
As part of CBSO's commitment to experiential learning, participants in the program will :
- Support deal teams during active diligence and negotiations
- Support ongoing partnerships
- Work alongside CBSO colleagues on strategic projects and / or corporate planning processes
- Participate in external engagement activities (e.g., partnering discussions), industry conferences and relevant trainings
- Participate in presentations and discussions with AbbVie senior leadership
Example projects may include :
Performing primary research to characterize industry trends, develop strategy, and / or identify investment opportunitiesReviewing investment opportunities for scientific, commercial, and financial viabilityLeading due diligence activitiesDeveloping deal structure, risk mitigation and negotiation strategies for a target opportunityFacilitating strategic partnership interactions (e.g., collaboration kick-off, on-going governance, termination / wind-down)Supporting AbbVie's long-range planning processQualifications :
Currently pursuing or have completed an advanced degree (MBA, PhD, MD, PharmD) with particular emphasis in life sciences3-5 years of experience in life sciences and / or biopharma (Corporate, Consulting, VC and / or Investment Banking) preferredDemonstrated interest in corporate development (e.g., decision analytics, transactions, strategic partnerships) through course work or prior professional experienceHigh learning agility and initiativeStrong leadership and project management skills including oral and written communication, problem solving, diplomacy, conflict resolution and risk management skillsHighly collaborative and effective at engaging with internal / external partners across a range of disciplines to move cross-functional priorities forwardDemonstrated ability to make logical and timely decisionsThis role is a hybrid opportunity requiring three (3) days onsite in the respective AbbVie office locationAdditional Information :
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 short-term incentive programs.This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programsAbbVie 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.