AbbVie

Manager, Strategic Project Execution, Gastroenterology

AbbVie$100K — $120K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree in life sciences or related field; advanced degree (MD, PharmD, MBA) is required.
  • 3-5 years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech with a focus on project management or Medical Affairs.
  • Strong project management skills, including stakeholder coordination and resource management.
  • Proven ability to develop clear work plans and track activities effectively.
  • Excellent communication skills with Healthcare Professionals, fluency in English and French is essential.
  • Strong commitment to compliance and scientific integrity.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate Medical Affairs initiatives including events and strategic programs.
  • Partner with teams to translate strategic priorities into actionable work plans.
  • Collaborate with Medical Advisors to develop and track scientific plans.
  • Provide visibility on activities by maintaining tracking systems and dashboards.
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
  • Drive continuous improvement and best practices in Medical Affairs operations.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative and dynamic team environment.
  • Engagement in impactful medical initiatives that contribute to patient outcomes.
  • Access to continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
  • Involvement in innovative projects that reinforce commitment to science and integrity.
  • Work in a French-speaking workplace with supportive language policies.
Full Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Manager, Strategic Project Execution, to join our Gastroenterology Medical Affairs team and play a pivotal role in advancing high-impact initiatives. This role is ideal for a highly organized, collaborative project manager who thrives in a matrix environment and enjoys turning strategy into action. You will support the coordinated execution of multiple Medical Affairs initiatives, working closely with Medical Advisors, field medical leadership, Medical Operations, and cross-functional partners to help deliver timely, compliant, and impactful programs that support scientific exchange and contribute to improved patient outcomes. Key responsibilities: • Coordinate and enable the execution of priority Medical Affairs initiatives and tactics across Gastroenterology, including satellite symposia, medical events, advisory boards, and other strategic programs, in partnership with Medical Advisors and cross-functional colleagues. Proactively identify opportunities to strengthen collaboration, create synergies, and embed consistent best practices across the Gastroenterology medical team to maximize shared objectives and impact. • Partner with the Medical Therapeutic Area team and Medical Operations to translate strategic priorities into clear workplans, milestones, deliverables, and governance routines that support timely, compliant, and high-quality execution. • Collaborate with Medical Advisors and the MSL Manager to develop, coordinate, and track comprehensive field-based scientific plans and activities, ensuring strong alignment between national priorities and field execution. • Provide clear visibility on Gastroenterology Medical Affairs activities by tracking timelines, deliverables, risks, decisions, and KPIs. Maintain practical systems, dashboards, and status updates that enable informed decision-making by the TA Lead, Medical Advisors, and Gastroenterology field team. • Ensure materials and initiatives meet AbbVie's internal policies, national regulations, industry guidelines, and best practices. Maintain compliance documentation and audit trails to support regulatory and quality reviews. • Drive continuous improvement in Medical Affairs operations by identifying process inefficiencies, championing adoption of effective tools and systems, promoting best practices, and helping create ways of working that improve focus, efficiency, and impact while reinforcing AbbVie's commitment to scientific integrity, innovation, and patient centricity. Qualifications Education/Experience required: • University degree in life sciences, health sciences, or related field required. Advanced degree (MD, Doctorate, PharmD, or MBA) is a requirement • Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical/biotech or related industry, with demonstrated success in project management, operations, or Medical Affairs. Direct experience supporting Medical Affairs teams or Healthcare Professionals is a strong asset. • Demonstrated project management capability, including planning, stakeholder coordination, and timeline/resource management. Experience influencing across teams without direct authority is essential. • Demonstrated ability to develop and manage work plans, timelines, and activity tracking. Proven track record of prioritizing competing demands and monitoring progress toward goals with strong organizational and analytical skills. • Ability to communicate effectively with Healthcare Professionals. • Strong commitment to compliance, scientific quality and integrity. Essential skills and abilities: • Excellent writing skills in English and in French • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and demonstrated ability to quickly learn new software systems and digital tools. Key leadership competencies: • Demonstrate strong analytical thinking and the ability to prioritize initiatives based on strategic impact and resource availability. • Influence key internal stakeholders to drive alignment and execution. Build credibility through competence, reliability, and collaborative spirit. Manage conflict in collaboration with other team members/managers • Comfortable with detail-oriented work (scheduling, documentation, process management). Create and maintain systems that reduce friction and enable others to do their best work. • Demonstrate adaptability and curiosity. Thrive in a matrix environment with evolving priorities. Approach ambiguity with curiosity and find solutions collaboratively rather than waiting for direction • Effectively communicate and collaborate with other team members/managers to ensure alignment on project execution. AbbVie aims to offer a French-speaking workplace in Quebec and has made efforts to limit English requirements. However, advanced English skills are essential for this role because the position involves working with English-speaking employees, clients, and regions outside Quebec. AbbVie aims to offer a French-speaking workplace in Quebec and has made efforts to limit English requirements. However, advanced English skills are essential for this role because the position involves working with English-speaking employees, clients, and regions outside Quebec.

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.

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Size
50,000 employees
Market Cap
$288.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$4.6 billion
Founded
2013
5 Year Trend
+17%
Revenue
$45.8 billion
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