China Asset Strategy Leader

• Define and execute China development strategy for assigned pharmaceutical assets
• Ensure assets add significant value to AbbVie’s China pharmaceutical business through effective, rapid, and broad pipeline development
• Lead, drive, and coordinate all China development activities through the Asset Strategy Team
• Foster continuous improvement throughout the asset lifecycle
• Develop integrated China development strategies based on regulatory requirements and commercial needs
• Bring new products to market through the fastest and most cost-effective approach
• Provide input to global Asset Strategy Teams so China strategy is integrated into global development strategy
• Align program development strategies with China commercial, JAPAC, Intercon, and Asset Strategy Team stakeholders
• Represent the local Asset Strategy Team at global teams and appropriate China decision bodies
• Set challenging asset-related objectives with team members
• Maintain team motivation and foster trust and transparency
• Provide regular feedback on team members’ contributions
• Advance assets with speed, quality, and budgetary control
• Define and plan development timelines and milestones
• Drive implementation of asset strategy in China by leading local and global teams
• Develop proposals to manage, mitigate, and resolve project risks in China
• Hold team members accountable for committed timelines and budgets
• Build connections with the global Asset Strategy Leadership group
• Contribute to China portfolio strategy and cross-affiliate stakeholder alignment
• Lead AbbVie-wide initiatives to build leadership capability and enhance team performance

• Bachelor’s Degree required in life science area
• Advanced degree highly preferred (e.g. MD, PhD, MBA)
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in drug development in a pharmaceutical/biotech setting; 10+ years preferred
• Experience in Neuroscience and/or Immunology preferred
• Strong strategic thinking, collaboration, facilitative leadership, executive function, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to assimilate new knowledge rapidly and apply it to asset strategy
• Experience leading a team in a cross-functional environment
• Ability to exercise judgment and create pragmatic solutions for complex cross-functional problems
• Ability to obtain stakeholder advice and make informed decisions amid uncertainty or incomplete data
• Ability to lead and motivate team members across functional areas
• Ability to lead through influence and bring out the best in others
• Ability to delegate accountability and decision-making to supporting teams and functions
• Ability and willingness to respectfully challenge team members and functions and manage conflict
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both Chinese and English

• Employees can work remotely
• Equal opportunity employer
• AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving the community