About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job DescriptionThe Senior Manager Corporate Strategy will play a critical role in shaping and driving AbbVie China’s corporate strategy and key strategic initiatives to enable the successful execution of the AbbVie 2.0 strategy, positioning China as a MUST‑WIN market.
This role will work closely with the China Management Team, senior leadership, and global and regional stakeholders, as well as cross‑functional teams, to develop and advance AbbVie China’s strategy across therapeutic areas. The role will help drive a ONE AbbVie Strategy through tightly coordinated cross‑functional efforts in support of AbbVie’s META strategy.
The position will support strategic decision‑making, ensure high‑quality execution of complex initiatives, and enhance organizational effectiveness in a dynamic, fast‑paced, and highly international environment.
1. Corporate Strategy & Strategic Content Development
- Support the development, refinement, and communication of AbbVie China’s corporate strategy, including the China affiliate MUST‑WIN strategy, long‑range planning, and priority strategic initiatives.
- Develop and review high‑impact strategic deliverables, including Affiliate Business Plans, executive‑level presentations, and strategic proposals.
- Collaborate closely with cross‑functional stakeholders to gather insights, validate assumptions, and ensure strategic narratives are clear, coherent, and aligned with enterprise priorities.
2. Strategic Leadership Support & Executive Engagement
- Lead the end‑to‑end coordination and execution of China CMT‑level leadership meetings, including agenda development, stakeholder alignment, pre‑read preparation, real‑time issue resolution, and post‑meeting action tracking.
- Act as a trusted strategic partner to senior leadership by synthesizing complex information, framing strategic issues, and supporting executive decision‑making.
- Serve as a key interface between China affiliate leadership and global and regional headquarters, ensuring clarity, strategic alignment, and effective follow‑through.
3. Cross‑Functional Project Management & Strategic Initiative Execution
- Drive affiliate‑level, cross‑functional strategic initiatives from concept through execution, ensuring clear objectives, milestones, ownership, and accountability.
- Establish and monitor project plans, timelines, and resource allocation; proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Facilitate close collaboration across business units and functions, including Commercial, Medical, Market Access, R&D, and External Affairs, to ensure successful delivery of key initiatives.
- Track progress, consolidate outcomes, and provide structured, insight‑driven updates to senior management.
4. Organizational Enablement & Continuous Improvement
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of strategic planning processes, governance mechanisms, and ways of working.
- Support ad hoc strategic analyses and special projects critical to business growth, organizational transformation, and external engagement.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree or Above, Advanced degree (MBA, PhD) is preferred.
Experience
- Minimum 5 years+ relevant work experience; candidates with strong consulting background (strategy consulting, management consulting, or internal strategy roles) are strongly preferred.
- Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or other highly regulated industries is an advantage but not mandatory.
Skills & Competencies
- Exceptional communication skills in both Chinese and English, including fluent spoken English and strong executive-level writing capabilities.
- Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to structure complex problems and develop clear, actionable insights.
- Proven project management capabilities in cross-functional and cross-cultural environments.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence without authority.
- High resilience, adaptability, and stress tolerance in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or above
- Advanced degree (MBA, PhD)
- Minimum 5 years relevant work experience
- Strong consulting background in strategy or management consulting
- Exceptional communication skills in Chinese and English
- Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills
- Proven project management capabilities
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- High resilience and adaptability
AbbVie Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AbbVie and has not been reviewed or approved by AbbVie.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) contributions include a dollar-for-dollar match up to 6% plus an additional annual company contribution tied to age and service. Company-paid life insurance and other financial protections further strengthen long-term security.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid leave programs include up to 12 weeks at 100% for parental leave and separate paid caregiver leave, with eligibility after six months where noted. Adoption and surrogacy reimbursements and family-building resources add further support.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage begins on day one with medical, dental, vision, mental health, and prescription benefits, and preventive care covered at 100%. Options such as HSAs/FSAs and coverage for spouses/domestic partners and children up to age 26 broaden accessibility.
AbbVie Insights
What We Do
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first — for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, aesthetics and other areas of unmet need.
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