Senior Director, People Strategy – Transformation

AbbVie

. Define and champion an enterprise-wide people strategy aligned with AbbVie's business priorities, workforce needs, and long-term People Experience vision .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeRemote • Oregon • United StatesSenior💰 $206,500 - $393,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR Strategy, HR Technology, and Change Management, with a strong ability to influence senior leaders and drive transformational change in global organizations. Proven track record in leading enterprise-scale HR initiatives and developing high-performing teams.

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HR Strategy LeadershipHR Technology ExpertiseChange ManagementPeople Branding StrategyExecutive Leadership

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Hard Skills

HR StrategyHR TechnologyChange ManagementPortfolio ManagementBudget ForecastingStrategic KPI TrackingWorkday ImplementationAI-Enabled HR PlatformsOrganizational Design PrinciplesAgile Methodologies

Soft Skills

Influencing Senior LeadersTeam DevelopmentStorytelling CapabilitiesOperational DisciplineStrategic Clarity

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayHR Technology SolutionsAI TechnologiesDigital Transformation ToolsHR Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Human ResourcesMBA or Master's in HR

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryBiotech IndustryLife Sciences IndustryGlobal Workforce PlanningEnterprise Transformation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and champion an enterprise-wide people strategy aligned with AbbVie's business priorities, workforce needs, and long-term People Experience vision
Translate workforce trends, competitive intelligence, and organizational data into strategic direction
Partner with the VP of People Experience and PE Leadership Team to set the multi-year strategic agenda
Lead AbbVie's People Branding strategy and employee value proposition storytelling globally
Build storytelling capabilities and communicate the impact of People programs to employees, candidates, leaders, and external stakeholders
Own the HR strategy planning cycle and annual prioritization process
Drive tradeoff decisions, resource allocation, and strategic KPI tracking
Lead integrated planning and budgeting for the People Experience organization
Develop multi-year investment roadmaps and improve budget forecasting and accountability
Provide executive leadership for HR Technology strategy, core HR platforms such as Workday, emerging technologies, AI, and automation
Partner with IT and digital transformation leaders to scale HR technology solutions
Oversee the HR Chief of Staff function and support strategic clarity, operational discipline, and integrated execution
Own the HR Global Portfolio and provide executive visibility into initiatives, projects, and change efforts
Report portfolio health, risks, and outcomes to senior HR leadership and executive stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field
Progressive HR leadership experience with significant scope across strategy, technology, and operational transformation
Demonstrated success leading enterprise-scale HR strategy, planning, and/or HR technology programs in a large, complex, global organization
Deep expertise in at least two of: HR strategy, HR technology, change management, PMO, or people branding
Ability to translate vision into executable strategy and drive transformational change across matrixed, global organizations
Strong executive presence and ability to influence and align senior leaders, including C-suite stakeholders
Experience building, developing, and inspiring high-performing, diverse teams across multiple functional disciplines
Preferred: advanced degree (MBA or Master's in HR, Organizational Psychology, or related field)
Preferred: experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences industry
Preferred: experience leading HR technology transformations, including Workday implementations or AI-enabled HR platforms
Preferred: prior Chief of Staff, Head of HR Strategy, or enterprise transformation leadership experience
Preferred: familiarity with global workforce planning, portfolio management methodologies such as Agile or SAFe, and organizational design principles

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Long-term incentive programs
Equal opportunity employer benefits and reasonable accommodation support