Senior Program Manager, R&D Medical Device / Combination Product

AbbVie•North Chicago, IL

4d•$124,500 - $236,500

About The Position

The Senior Program Manager (PM), with minimal supervision, applies project management expertise to lead complex programs to ensure delivery of safe and effective combination products and medical devices, on time and within budget. The Sr. PM partners with globally located, cross-functional teams, including external vendors, to drive results. The Sr. PM has ultimate responsibility over program delivery and manages vendor and business partner interfaces to ensure the business partners achieve efficient and effective deliverables.

Requirements

Degree in engineering or scientific field
Bachelor’s Degree with 10+ years of experience OR Master’s Degree with 8+ years of experience OR PhD with 0-3 years of experience is required.
Must have demonstrated expertise in project management, effective communication and external relationship management.
Candidates should have demonstrated advanced problem-solving skills in a team environment, excellent negotiation or influencing skills and an ability to establish and influence team timelines and expectations.
Ability to manage internal and external relationships effectively.
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, heavily regulated environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in stage-gate product development for medical devices and/or combination products strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Delivery of complex programs across the Device & Combination Product R&D organization
Leadership of large, globally located cross functional program teams.
Compliance with applicable AbbVie policies, procedures, and processes. Ensures quality and effectiveness of key results of major programs through sound design, risk assessment, and implementation of contingency planning.
Development and maintenance of project schedules and budgets.
Supports development of project strategy to align and achieve key customer business objectives.
Contributes to the development of long-term business and organizational strategies.
Drives risk-based decision making even without complete information.
Collaborates and maintains relationships with external development partners.
Subject Matter Expert in Project Management – utilizes appropriate tools (Microsoft Project) for project planning, monitoring and reporting to maintain timelines and budgets.
Participates in internal, cross-divisional initiatives to develop and align procedures and standards.
Provides mentorship and guidance on Project Management best practices to junior personnel.