The Search and Evaluation (S&E) group actively supports the global Business Development goals by executing on strategic opportunities from academic institutions, biotech/ pharma companies and venture firms for potential research collaborations, in-licensing/ out-licensing assets, venture investments, and company acquisitions. The group is responsible for leading the global search efforts for assets of high strategic value aligning with  the needs of AbbVie Research & Development organization’s pipeline goals, and conducting thorough technical due diligence to ensure an in-depth understanding of the science behind each of the those opportunities. As a Director of S&E Project Management, your role is to ensure seamless cross functional execution of our Therapeutic Area (TA) aligned strategies in partnership with S&E TA Leads and team.

Responsibilities

1. Actively supports the Search and Evaluation lead for all active diligences.
2. Serves as a core member of the Search and Evaluation team and coordinates activities and deliverables
3. Actively contributes to cross-functional discussions from both a program management and strategic perspective
4. Leads and coordinates the of the cross-functional diligences with external partners and internal subject matter experts
5. Proactively identifies, communicates, and manages risks across the deal portfolio.
6. Drives cross-functional alignment and structures discussions to enable effective decision-making
7. Monitors and assesses team performance; shares learnings to drive consistency across the portfolio.
8. Ensures smooth navigation of governance processes and effective use of each forum for deal progression.
9. Works closely with S&E operations on all aspects of the external partnering events scheduling.