Director, Strategic Initiatives, Chief of Staff at Abbvie

Role Overview: The Chief of Staff for Precision Medicine serves as a strategic partner to the leadership team, supporting the alignment and execution of organizational initiatives within the Precision Medicine function. This role acts as a central liaison among discovery research leadership, Chief of Staff colleagues, finance, and other key stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration and successful project delivery aligned with organizational and partner goals.   Key Responsibilities: • Collaborate closely with discovery research leadership to align project priorities and strategic initiatives. • Manage planning of the Precision Medicine (PMed) asset team portfolio in collaboration with the Head of Biomarker Programs Management, ensuring a comprehensive and strategic approach to asset progression. • Serve as a bridge between Precision Medicine and partner organizations, facilitating successful implementation of joint initiatives. • Work alongside other Chiefs of Staff, finance, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive seamless execution of organizational priorities. • Coordinate and ensure the scheduling of cross-functional review forums as key stage gates for each therapeutic area (TA), supporting effective portfolio governance and timely decision-making. • Ensure that portfolio alignment and asset planning are closely integrated with budget forecasting and finance teams in discovery research, driving operational excellence and financial discipline. • Monitor progress on key initiatives, identify risks, and ensure timely delivery of outcomes. • Establish clear communication channels between internal teams and external partners. • Support budgeting, resource planning, and performance tracking for precision medicine projects. • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing informed recommendations and guidance.