AbbVie
Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines
Associate Director - Project Engineering
+ Long-term incentive program
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a closely related discipline is desired, or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence.
- A desired 12+ years of significant engineering and/or operational experience.
- A career history marked by a consistent series of significant contributions and accomplishments.
- Demonstrated and recognized excellence in breadth and depth of knowledge in global project management.
- Ability to interact well with diverse groups across a division and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external collaborators.
- Ability to listen to and understand others' points of view and articulate one's own perspective tactfully and respectfully orally, in writing, and in presentations.
- Ability to work well with other engineers in a collaborative, fast-paced, goal-driven environment.
- Interpersonal skills to negotiate and reconcile differences while optimizing overall organizational goals.
- Technical background in health care, medical devices, biological, or pharmaceutical companies.
- Demonstrated competency with financial systems and fiscal control.
- Project accounting experience.
- Understanding and management of procurement and contracting processes.
- Ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures and the quality and effectiveness of key results for major projects through sound design, early risk assessments, and fallback strategies.
- Provide leadership and centralized management for the planning, development, and execution of large global projects or programs to achieve strategic business objectives.
- Manage multiple concurrent global projects and develop project scopes based on business and customer strategic needs, integrating technology and business needs.
- Lead project teams in using established project management tools and techniques to stay within authorized budgets and achieve project and organizational objectives.
- Develop project strategies aligned with customer business objectives and contribute to long-term business and organizational strategies.
- Manage and take responsibility for all phases of project execution, monitor aggregate performance and value indicators, and coordinate and supervise project audits.
- Lead global teams in developing and aligning procedures and standards.
- Identify the need for strategic vendor alliances with corporate purchasing and assist with contract negotiations.
- Evaluate vendor qualifications, reliability, and performance while ensuring adherence to plans, policies, and procedures.
- Foster innovation and exchange of ideas across projects and disciplines to develop solutions in the total business context.
- Develop standards that maximize customer return on investment and minimize infrastructure needed for ongoing support.
- Communicate effectively across all organizational levels and serve as an organizational spokesperson on advanced projects.
- Act as an advisor to management and set direction for improving project design and outcomes within the corporate strategy.
- Lead group or divisional task forces and serve in a leadership role in professional affiliations.
- Provide mentoring in technical and organizational areas across multiple work groups, functions, and the corporation.
- Monitor the improvement of other engineers.
- Participate in evaluating assigned staff and project team members and identifying development needs.
- Supervise other engineers or technicians when assigned.
- Postgraduate education or degree, which may contribute toward the desired years of experience.
- Formal project management training.
About the company
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company that develops and sells medicines to treat serious health conditions. Its portfolio spans immunology, oncology, virology, neuroscience, and aesthetics, with products designed to modulate the immune system, target disease pathways, or support medical aesthetics. AbbVie compounds its products through a heavy emphasis on research and development, investing billions to build a steady pipeline of new therapies. Its medicines are brought to market by selling to healthcare providers, hospitals, and clinics, and in some cases directly to patients via prescriptions. The company differentiates itself through a wide, globally distributed product line, substantial R&D investment, and a commitment to sustainability and patient care, including science-based targets. AbbVie’s goal is to improve patient outcomes by delivering effective treatments for unmet medical needs while pursuing long-term, responsible growth across healthcare markets.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
North Chicago, Illinois
Founded
1888
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 revenue reached $16.99 billion, up 10.2%, driven by Skyrizi and Rinvoq.
- AbbVie completed the $10.9 billion Apogee deal on September 3, 2026.
- September 2026 data kept etentamig, bretisilocin, and Crohn’s expansion on track.
What critics are saying
- Humira sales fell 36.1% in Q2 2026, exposing lingering erosion pressure.
- AbbVie cut 85 Irvine jobs on May 19, 2026, signaling ongoing efficiency pressure.
- Atogepant patent fights against Apotex, Macleods, and Dr. Reddy’s threaten Qulipta cash flows.
What makes AbbVie unique
- AbbVie’s 2026 engine is Skyrizi and Rinvoq, not Humira.
- It owns durable immunology IP, with Rinvoq U.S. entry expected after April 2037.
- Apogee acquisition added dermatology and respiratory assets on September 3, 2026.
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