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Director, Search & Evaluation Project Management

North Chicago, IL, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-06 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead global search efforts and technical due diligence for high-value assets (in-licensing, out-licensing, investments, acquisitions) to support AbbVie's R&D pipeline and business development goals.

Role type

Director, Search & Evaluation Project Management

Builds

Strategic asset portfolios and deal pipelines for AbbVie Research & Development

Domain

Pharmaceutical industry, Business Development, Search & Evaluation

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Program management, technical due diligence, cross-functional leadership, risk management, deal governance, strategic thinking, therapeutic area expertise

Preferred skills

PhD, MBA, or PharmD; advanced scientific expertise in key therapeutic areas

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Support S&E leads on active diligences; coordinate cross-functional activities and deliverables; lead cross-functional diligences with external partners and internal SMEs; identify and manage portfolio risks; drive cross-functional alignment for decision-making; monitor team performance; navigate governance processes; coordinate external partnering events scheduling.

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership & execution

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