Director, Functional Capabilities Development

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About Abb Vie

Abb Vie'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 Abb Vie, please visit us at  Follow @abbvie on Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, X and You Tube.

The Director of Functional Capabilities Development is accountable for the strategy, direction, and execution of Functional Capabilities Development for Medical Affairs + Health Impact (MHI) contributing to building a world class organization. The role is responsible for aligning with the Director of the Leadership and Capability team on MHI prioritized capabilities’ gaps and developing the corresponding learning/education plan required to drive proficiency across related capabilities/deliverables.

The individual is responsible for assigned capabilities needs assessment, strategic prioritization, resource planning and overall execution of MHI functional capabilities development strategy for assigned areas of responsibility. This individual will also be responsible to design, govern and ensure maintenance of innovative learning approaches and tools which facilitate engagement across audiences. This role will create relevant KPIs and metrics to assess the development progress and adjust the plans accordingly.

This director will partner with relevant stakeholders across MHI, Commercial Leadership Development (when appropriate), Abb Vie Learning Partners, and Human Resources, as needed to leverage current resources, create novel approaches when appropriate, and align with overarching Abb Vie MHI strategic priorities.

• Accountable for the overall strategic direction, of assigned projects/areas of responsibility, prioritization, and deliverables of MHI leadership and capabilities development plans aligned to MHI and business priorities.
• Main point of contact with key stakeholders for assigned projects to ensure alignment with business objectives and priorities when developing and maintaining the development strategies and resources to advance MHI team capabilities.
• Proactively develops and coordinates MHI capability assessments for prioritized roles and capabilities; creates and drives development strategies, execution, and impact measurement to enhance functional capabilities and performance.
• Co-create the development plans and related resources across prioritized roles, functions, and functional capabilities in partnership with the Director and Lead, Leadership & Capability Development, key stakeholders within MHI and across Abb Vie, establishing strong partnerships with Business HR and other Abb Vie learning partners across Abbvie.
• Proactively Identifies and leverage best practices internally and externally to advance functional development and capabilities building. And proactively remains informed of current learning technology platform capabilities, neuroscience and training research, and pharmaceutical industry and healthcare trends. Educates and Elevates LCD team, junior colleagues and strategic partners on current approaches and innovative approaches in adult learning.
• Apply innovative developmental and learning design (“the how”) for prioritized initiatives, (e.g., learning resources, simulation, coaching etc.) and create relevant KPIs to measure and advance desired capabilities.
• Advance the adoption and usage of The Academy content. Apply continuous improvement approaches to ensure content is meeting learner needs in a changing environment.
• Lead the strategy and execution of new hire and transfer employee functional capabilities onboarding (applicable to scope of responsibility) into the MHI organization; identify appropriate approaches, content, and resources common and unique to audiences based upon role; lead change management strategy to ensure awareness and adoption of existing and new functional capabilities.
• Leads the Functional…