Senior Manager, Research & Development Strategic Resourcing

Job overview

The Senior Manager, Research & Development Strategic Resourcing role is onsite in North Chicago, IL, and compensation is not specified. The position supports AbbVie’s Research and Development organization, whose mission is to discover and deliver medicines and solutions for serious health issues. This leader forecasts and manages resources and budgets across functions, partnering with functional leaders, Business Operations, and Finance. The role aligns staffing and financial plans with business priorities, evaluates portfolio scenarios, and supports operational performance and decision-making across R&D.

What you'll do

• Forecast and manage resources and associated budgets
• develop short- and long-term forecasts
• recommend resource and budget plans
• partner with functional leaders on initiatives and projects
• provide portfolio timelines and cost estimates
• negotiate across functions on portfolio outcomes
• partner with vice presidents on departmental goals
• collaborate on R&D operational improvement initiatives
• maintain cross-functional business relationships
• establish tools and processes for employee proficiency with departmental systems and procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior manager

research & development

strategic resourcing

north chicago il

abbvie

resource forecasting

budget management

portfolio planning

pharmaceutical r&d

cross-functional leadership

full-time

medical benefits

401(k)

long-term incentives

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), and eligibility to participate in long-term incentive programs.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent; advanced degree preferred. The posting describes experience in management consulting and pharmaceutical R&D, with experience thresholds varying by degree.

About the employer

AbbVie is hiring for this role. Industry: Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing. Sector: 32.