AbbVie

Manager, Privacy Program Management

AbbVie • $100K — $130K *
North Chicago, IL 60064In-Person
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years in privacy, compliance, legal operations, data governance, or program management.
  • Relevant privacy certifications (IAPP CIPP, CIPM, or equivalent).
  • Experience with privacy governance programs and DSR processes in complex enterprises.
  • Strong grasp of privacy principles and data subject rights.
  • Ability to influence cross-functional initiatives without direct authority.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead activities related to privacy accountability assessment obligations and case management.
  • Support the Privacy Accountability Assessment operating model for timely assessments.
  • Design and maintain work instructions and accountability controls.
  • Integrate Privacy Accountability Assessment with security risk due diligence and 'privacy by design' in technology processes.
  • Serve as an advisor on privacy matters to data intake and risk classification board.
  • Oversee global DSR and privacy complaints model for effective request handling.
  • Identify opportunities to standardize and automate privacy workflows.
  • Support audits and governance reviews by maintaining high-quality documentation.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided.
  • 401(k) plan available to eligible employees.
  • Opportunity to participate in long-term incentive programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The role serves as a strategic position within AbbVie's Program Management and Operations Team, helping shape and support the program's record of processing, data protection impact assessment and other accountability obligations, as well as the programs data subject rights (DSR) governance program. This role partners across functions and regions to strengthen privacy governance, enable scalable privacy practices, and promote consistent accountability across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and mature privacy program activities related to privacy accountability assessment obligations, including related case management for new business initiatives.
  • Support and drive AbbVie's "Privacy Accountability Assessment" operating model, ensuring assessments are handled in a timely, accurate, and well-documented manner across jurisdictions and functions.
  • Support the design and maintenance of work instructions, and accountability controls.
  • Lead support for the integration between the Privacy Accountability Assessment model, third party security risk due diligence and "privacy by design" requirements within AbbVie's technology life cycle processes to strengthen enterprise privacy governance, improve process alignment, and enable consistent and holistic accountability across both business use cases, AbbVie technical assets, and third-party engagement.
  • Serve as a trusted partner and advisor to AbbVie's data intake, inventory and risk classification board on privacy matters and privacy program best practices.
  • Support the global DSR and privacy complaints operating model, ensuring timely, accurate, and well-documented request handling across jurisdictions and functions.
  • Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate privacy workflows, including DSR intake, triage, fulfillment, escalation, and closure.
  • Support internal audits, external inspections, and governance reviews by maintaining high-quality records, evidence, and process documentation.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Compliance, Information Governance, Information Security, or a related discipline; equivalent experience considered.
  • 5+ years of experience in privacy, compliance, legal operations, data governance, or program management.
  • Privacy certifications such as IAPP CIPP, CIPM, or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting privacy governance programs, DSR processes, or related activities in a complex enterprise environment.
  • Strong understanding of privacy principles, data subject rights, and accountability obligations.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without direct authority.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both operational and leadership audiences.
  • Experience in a global life sciences, healthcare, or highly regulated industry.
  • Experience with control design, audit support, or privacy maturity assessments.
  • Exposure to records of processing, privacy by design, vendor privacy reviews, or data governance initiatives.


Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of thisposting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location,and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
  • 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.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission,incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless anduntil paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

About AbbVie

AbbVie develops pharmaceuticals and medical devices. They provide products and services to therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health, and gastroenterology.

AbbVie Careers

Joining AbbVie means becoming part of a global team dedicated to making a remarkable impact on patients' lives. At AbbVie, our employees are united in the pursuit of groundbreaking innovation and are committed to transforming the future of healthcare with leading-edge science.

Work You’ll Do

At AbbVie, you’ll collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry to solve challenging problems that have a high impact on society. Our culture fosters growth and embraces leadership and diversity training, ensuring that every team member can thrive.

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AbbVie offers a wide range of job opportunities and career paths, providing a platform where professionals can propel their careers forward. From research and development to marketing and sales, the potential to make a significant impact is limitless.

Internship Programs

Kickstart your career with an AbbVie internship. Our programs provide invaluable industry experience and a chance to develop essential skills in a real-world setting. Interns at AbbVie are considered integral members of the team and are given tasks that are both challenging and rewarding.

Professional Growth and Development

We believe in nurturing our team's professional growth through comprehensive training programs, leadership development opportunities, and continuous learning. Our commitment to your career growth is reflected in our robust offerings that enhance your skills and knowledge.

Benefits and Culture

AbbVie is dedicated to supporting our employees' well-being both inside and outside of work. Our benefits package includes health, financial, and social benefits that are designed to support the diverse needs of our employees. Our inclusive culture encourages collaboration and innovation, fostering a workplace where all can excel.

Hiring Process

Our hiring process is designed to ensure a match that will be beneficial both for the company and for your career aspirations. From resume submission to interview, each step is an opportunity to showcase your skills and fit with the AbbVie team.

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Learn more about AbbVie
Size
50,000 employees
Market Cap
$288.5 billion
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Net Income
$4.6 billion
Founded
2013
5 Year Trend
+17%
Revenue
$45.8 billion
NASDAQ
ABBV
* Ladders Estimates

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