Director, Global Alliances - Obesity, Metabolic Specialty

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.

At Abb Vie, partnership accelerates innovation and helps deliver transformative medicines to patients faster. As Director, Global Alliances, Obesity, Metabolic, & Specialty
, you will shape and manage strategic external collaborations from discovery through commercialization, with primary responsibility for Abb Vie’s Obesity, Metabolic & Specialty partnerships
.

You will lead complex, high-value alliances that advance Abb Vie’s pipeline. As the bridge between Abb Vie and its partners, you will foster transparency, strategic alignment, and a shared vision for success. You will anticipate challenges, resolve issues, and create the conditions for collaboration that drive scientific and business impact.

You will lead strategic business reviews at key contractual decision points and deliver clear, data-driven recommendations to senior leadership. When needed, you will help negotiate amendments or restructure existing alliances to improve performance and long-term value. You will also support due diligence and business development by assessing, structuring, and negotiating partnership opportunities that strengthen Abb Vie’s global pipeline and enterprise strategy.

This role is ideal for a strategic, proactive, and forward-looking relationship builder who thrives at the intersection of science, business, and collaboration and is motivated to make a meaningful impact on patients worldwide.

Major Responsibilities:

• Lead Obesity, Metabolic & Specialty Alliances: Advance Abb Vie’s strategy by aligning Abb Vie and its partners around a shared vision, effective governance, and seamless execution across discovery, development, and commercialization. Build trusted relationships and foster joint problem-solving.
• Lead Strategic Reviews and Governance: Manage governance forums, including Joint Steering Committees, to guide data-informed decisions, assess alliance performance, and recommend actions at key contractual inflection points. Advocate for Abb Vie’s alliances, resolve conflicts, and strengthen partner relationships through cross-functional collaboration.
• Serve as a Strategic Advisor: Provide forward-looking insights on alliance health, opportunities, and risks to help leadership make data-driven, value-maximizing portfolio decisions.
• Support Business Development and Due Diligence: Collaborate with Search and Evaluation and Business Development to evaluate, structure, and negotiate new collaborations. Support due diligence and alliance launch planning to ensure strategic fit, governance readiness, and effective transition to Global Alliances. Represent Abb Vie at corporate partnering events to strengthen relationships with current and prospective partners.
• Optimize Partnerships: Implement and refine processes, tools, and communication frameworks that improve transparency, consistency, and operational excellence.
• Promote Excellence and a Partnering Culture: Establish best-in-class alliance practices and represent Abb Vie as a partner of choice in the global biopharma community.

• Experience: At least five years of experience in pharmaceutical development, commercialization, alliance management, corporate ventures, or business development. Requires a strong understanding of drug research, development, and commercialization; experience with scientific, regulatory, development, and commercial concepts across early- and late-stage programs; and familiarity with legal agreements and contractual governance.
• Education: Advanced scientific, legal, or business degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, JD, MBA, or equivalent).
• Strategic and Business Acumen: Demonstrated analytical thinking in conflict resolution,…