Associate Director, Discovery Portfolio Management Strategic Planner, Discovery

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor the Discovery portfolio, including external studies, timelines, budgets, and deliverables, to ensure alignment with functional and strategic priorities.
• Analyze portfolio composition and performance to identify trends, gaps, risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Track, interpret, and report key KPIs, including cycle time, success rates, throughput, budget performance, and other relevant portfolio metrics.
• Develop data-driven insights and recommendations to support portfolio prioritization, governance, and operational decision-making.
• Investigate functional pain points and propose practical solutions, supporting or leading implementation efforts as needed.
• Partner effectively across functions and with indirect authority to align stakeholders and drive execution.
• Serve as a strong communicator and writer, developing clear summaries, leadership updates, and executive-level slides and presentations.
• Synthesize complex scientific, technical, analytical, and business issues into concise, actionable insights.
• Leverage external intelligence related to technologies, tools, and competitors to inform portfolio strategy and identify opportunities for innovation.
• Anticipate challenges and recommend proactive strategies to address portfolio, operational, and business needs.
• Balance quality, timing, budget, and strategic considerations to support high-impact decisions across the portfolio.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced strongly degree preferred.
• Strong background in portfolio analysis, project management, operations, or related scientific/business discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify trends, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Experience measuring and reporting KPIs, with exposure to cycle time, success rate, and portfolio performance metrics preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create executive-level presentations and slides.
• Ability to work effectively across functions and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and complex initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex scientific, technical, analytical, and business issues.
• Understanding of Discovery Research processes and ways of working
• Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.
• AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
• US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
• US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
• https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html

Benefits

Additional Information

Purpose: This role supports Discovery Portfolio Management by providing strategic oversight, portfolio analytics, and actionable insights across external studies and related initiatives. The position is responsible for evaluating portfolio composition, monitoring execution performance, and measuring key KPIs such as cycle time, success rates, throughput, and other indicators of portfolio health. The role partners across functions to support prioritization, governance, and continuous improvement through strong analysis, communication, and executive-level presentation skills.

Your Match

How well this role fits your profile.

Company Intel

What employees say

Worked at Abbvie? Share your experience