Project Manager - Oncology

AbbVie•Mettawa, IL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

AbbVie Oncology Capabilities and Operations’ mission is to define and drive excellence in AbbVie US Oncology through innovative capabilities, operational expertise, and fostering critical partnerships to remove barriers that impact the acceleration of our business, unlocking what’s next in Oncology through the power of our collective experience. The Project Manager serves as a strategic partner to Oncology Commercial and Medical leaders, translating strategic priorities into actionable programs that strengthen organizational capabilities, enable field and Integrated Brand Team (IBT) effectiveness, and accelerate business impact across the Oncology Business Unit. Success in this role requires the ability to navigate ambiguity, influence without authority, and drive organizational transformation through strong cross-functional leadership. The Project Manager independently assesses opportunities, develops solutions, aligns stakeholders, and leads execution of initiatives that improve decision-making, collaboration, and operational effectiveness across Oncology. Beyond individual projects, this role contributes to the development of scalable processes, tools, and best practices that elevate the capabilities of the broader Capabilities & Operations team and enable sustained organizational success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required, and 5-8 years of relevant experience across project or program management.
Knowledge and understanding of oncology therapeutics and commercial operations is preferred.
Knowledge of pharmaceutical commercial compliance requirements and regulatory guardrails, with the ability to effectively navigate cross-functional initiatives within those parameters.
Experience managing business transformations, sales and marketing team enablement, and implementing innovation projects highly preferred.
Ability to lead without authority, driving through execution across multiple functionally diverse stakeholders.
Ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy in a dynamic environment.
Ability to coordinate a cross-functional team, facilitate high levels of collaboration to achieve results.
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
Ability to think critically, recommend, and implement process improvement projects, seeking opportunities to optimize and achieve function objectives.
Ability to organize information in an appropriate format to gain stakeholder buy-in.
Sophisticated problem-solving skills, including testing assumptions for broader impact.
Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and internet tools.
Smartsheet proficiency is strongly preferred with mastery of building grids, sheets, forms, reports, dashboards, workflows, and templates.
Excellent organizational skills with a track record of trusted partnership and achieving results.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or specialized training in program management and/or facilitation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Apply project management, strategic thinking, and change leadership capabilities to advance Oncology Business Unit priorities, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and enable sustainable business growth.
Translate ambiguity into action by independently assessing complex business challenges and opportunities, establishing direction where pathways are not clearly defined, synthesizing diverse stakeholder perspectives, and developing actionable strategies, frameworks, and implementation plans that drive business outcomes.
Lead the design, planning, and implementation of strategic capabilities and organizational transformation initiatives that enhance decision-making, field team effectiveness, cross-functional collaboration, and operational efficiency across the Oncology portfolio.
Develop and socialize initial concepts, recommendations, and prototypes to accelerate leadership discussions, shape strategic direction, and facilitate informed decision-making.
Influence and align cross-functional stakeholders across Commercial, Medical, Market Access, Legal, Compliance, and other partner functions to advance shared priorities, navigate competing interests, and drive Oncology-wide decisions that optimize outcomes for the Oncology Business Unit over individual functional or brand priorities.
Champion the adoption of new strategies, capabilities, and ways of working, building buy-in and advocacy among Oncology and enterprise leaders while effectively navigating organizational change.
Leverage organizational awareness, active listening, and strong stakeholder networks to identify emerging business needs, capability gaps, and opportunities for improvement, proactively developing recommendations and mobilizing stakeholders to drive action.
Promote a test-and-learn mindset, encouraging experimentation, rapid iteration, and incorporation of feedback to accelerate capability development and continuous improvement.
Lead complex, cross-functional projects or programs from initiation to successful completion, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
Co-create and manage project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in partnership with stakeholders and sponsors.
Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring adherence through efficient coordination and oversight.
Provide operational guidance and proactively identify opportunities to improve existing processes, gain efficiencies, and drive continuous improvement.
Facilitate project meetings, set objectives, track action items, and keep team members and stakeholders informed through consistent, proactive communication.
Track and report on project metrics and KPIs related to solution development and implementation; develop appropriate tracking tools and visuals.
Oversee budget allocation, procurement, and vendor management for key initiatives; ensure teams are accountable for budget usage and approvals.
Proactively identify risks, issues, and dependencies, implement mitigation strategies, troubleshoot challenges, and escalate as needed.
Manage stakeholder expectations and engagement at all levels, including executives, sponsors, end users, technical project managers from partner teams, and cross-functional contributors.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, internal and external regulatory requirements, and quality standards throughout project execution.
Conduct project retrospectives and summarize learnings for consideration in refining processes and standards across the broader project management team.
Foster a culture of High Performing Teams with relevant project or program teams.
Promote open and transparent communication to encourage collaboration and feedback across all levels.
Recognize and celebrate individual and team achievements to boost morale and motivation.
Create an environment of trust, psychological safety, and respect where team members feel valued and empowered to contribute ideas.
Hold team members accountable for deliverables while providing support and constructive feedback for improved performance.
Foster diversity, inclusion, and equitable participation within project teams.
Enable cross-functional collaboration, breaking down silos to leverage broader organizational strengths.
Model and reinforce a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and adaptability to change.
Contribute to and scale Program Planning team capabilities through the development, standardization, and dissemination of tools, methodologies, and best practices that improve consistency, efficiency, and impact across the Oncology Business Unit.
Organize and curate tools, templates, playbooks, and related assets using shared internal platforms to streamline project management assets.
Develop, implement, and maintain standardized methodologies and guidelines adaptable for use across teams.
Contribute to the selection of project management tools/software that support collaboration, reporting, and workflow automation.
Ensure tools and processes remain compatible with evolving organizational needs and scalable as the business grows.
Promote consistent and compliant adoption of standards through clear, influential, and instructional knowledge documents.
Champion a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging stakeholder input to monitor effectiveness and refine project management standards.