Head of Global Alliances, Specialty

As Head of Global Alliances - Specialty, you will shape and manage strategic external collaborations from discovery through commercialization, with primary responsibility for AbbVie's Specialty partnerships. You will lead complex, high-value alliances that advance AbbVie's pipeline. As the bridge between AbbVie and its partners, you will foster transparency, strategic alignment, and a shared vision for success. You will lead strategic business reviews at key contractual decision points, help negotiate amendments or restructure existing alliances, and support due diligence and business development.

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; Lead Strategic Reviews and Governance: manage governance forums, including Joint Steering Committees, guide data-informed decisions, assess alliance performance, and recommend actions at key contractual inflection points; Serve as a Strategic Advisor: provide forward-looking insights on alliance health, opportunities, and risks to help leadership make value-maximizing portfolio decisions; Support Business Development and Due Diligence: evaluate, structure, and negotiate new collaborations, support due diligence and alliance launch planning, and represent AbbVie at corporate partnering events; 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

Requirements

At least ten years of experience in pharmaceutical development, commercialization, alliance management, corporate ventures, or business development; Strong understanding of drug research, development, and commercialization; Experience with scientific, regulatory, development, and commercial concepts across early- and late-stage programs; Familiarity with legal agreements and contractual governance; Advanced scientific, legal, or business degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, JD, MBA, or equivalent); Demonstrated analytical thinking in conflict resolution, risk management, and organizational alignment; Experience in strategic analysis, business development, or consulting; Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; Proven ability to align and influence vice president- and executive-level stakeholders; Proactive leadership and self-starter mindset; Demonstrated success in matrixed, global organizations; Up to 25% travel

Benefits

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick); Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) for eligible employees; Eligibility for long-term incentive programs