Job Description

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.

The 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.

Qualifications

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.

Additional Information

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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