Associate Director, Integrations

Company Description

Abb Vie’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. For more information about Abb Vie, please visit us at  Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, You Tube, Linked In and Tik Tok.

This position is responsible for leading Development Sciences integration activities associated with acquisitions and organizational changes. The role plans, coordinates, and executes comprehensive integration strategies that are aligned with the Development Sciences’ strategic objectives. This position requires consistent application of best practices and close collaboration with cross‑functional teams to deliver optimal outcomes. Key focuses include effective communications and proactive change management to minimize disruption and risk during transitions, while safeguarding business continuity throughout the integration lifecycle.

This role will directly impact the success of integration and organizational change efforts within Development Sciences, to ensure operational excellence and continuous improvement.

• Lead and oversee integration activities related to acquisitions and organizational changes, ensuring seamless assimilation of people, processes, and systems.
• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive integration strategies that reflect Development Sciences’ standards and business objectives.
• Establish and execute tailored communication plans to address the unique needs of each integration initiative.
• Take accountability for guiding teams through effective and efficient change management processes.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks; develop and implement contingency plans as necessary.
• Ensure ongoing alignment and engagement of stakeholders throughout all phases of integration or organizational change initiatives.
• Champion cultural integration and support smooth transitions for all impacted employees within Development Sciences.
• Create, maintain, and continuously improve the Development Sciences‑specific integration process framework, resources, and tools.
• Collaborate with other Integration Leads to share learnings and implement best practices across teams.
• Report to a director‑level leader, manage matrix teams, and may supervise 1–2 direct reports, providing guidance and oversight to ensure successful project execution.
• Stakeholders: Development Sciences, HR, Integration Team, R&D Finance, Abb Vie Transition Office

• Bachelor’s degree (or ex‑US equivalent) is required, typically in a scientific field. An Associate’s degree/R.N. (or ex‑US equivalent) with relevant experience is acceptable.
• 8+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry in a variety of roles associated with drug development (research and development, commercial, project management, operations). Minimum of 2 years supporting cross‑functional teams in a core function (Program Management, Development, Regulatory, Operations).
• Developing leadership skills.
• Good communication skills both written and oral.
• Strong project management experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Preferred:
  Experience with both global and regional teams in the pharmaceutical industry demonstration of leading a global team PMP, Change management, Lean Six Sigma or process improvement experience desirable.

• 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, experience, 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…