Head of Global Alliances, Specialty at AbbVie · LumiJobs

Responsibilities

This role is ideal for a strategic, proactive, and forward-looking relationship builder who thrives at the intersection of science, business, and collaboration and is motivated to make a meaningful impact on patients worldwide.
Major Responsibilities:
Lead Specialty Alliances: Advance AbbVie’s strategy by aligning AbbVie and its partners around a shared vision, effective governance, and seamless execution across discovery, development, and commercialization. Build trusted relationships and foster joint problem-solving.
Lead Strategic Reviews and Governance: Manage governance forums, including Joint Steering Committees, to guide data-informed decisions, assess alliance performance, and recommend actions at key contractual inflection points. Advocate for AbbVie’s alliances, resolve conflicts, and strengthen partner relationships through cross-functional collaboration.
Serve as a Strategic Advisor: Provide forward-looking insights on alliance health, opportunities, and risks to help leadership make data-driven, value-maximizing portfolio decisions.
Support Business Development and Due Diligence: Collaborate with Search and Evaluation and Business Development to evaluate, structure, and negotiate new collaborations. Support due diligence and alliance launch planning to ensure strategic fit, governance readiness, and effective transition to Global Alliances. Represent AbbVie at corporate partnering events to strengthen relationships with current and prospective partners.
Optimize Partnerships: Implement and refine processes, tools, and communication frameworks that improve transparency, consistency, and operational excellence.
Promote Excellence and a Partnering Culture: Establish best-in-class alliance practices and represent AbbVie as a partner of choice in the global biopharma community.
Experience: At least ten years of experience in pharmaceutical development, commercialization, alliance management, corporate ventures, or business development. Requires a strong understanding of drug research, development, and commercialization; experience with scientific, regulatory, development, and commercial concepts across early- and late-stage programs; and familiarity with legal agreements and contractual governance.
Education: Advanced scientific, legal, or business degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, JD, MBA, or equivalent).
Strategic and Business Acumen: Demonstrated analytical thinking in conflict resolution, risk management, and organizational alignment, with the ability to develop and present strategic proposals that improve business outcomes. Experience in strategic analysis, business development, or consulting, with the ability to translate enterprise strategy into execution.
Communication and Influence: Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to align and influence vice president- and executive-level stakeholders in complex, cross-functional environments.

Head of Global Alliances, Specialty

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