Consulting Team Coordinator – AbbVie
Status: Graduate Hourly Hours per week: 12 – 15 during academic year 20 – 25 during summer semester Position Description: We are seeking a graduate hourly to provide leadership and mentorship to our internal student consulting team within IR Academic Partnerships. Academic Partnerships sits within AbbVie’s IT organization and supports AbbVie business technology organizations by collaborating with leading research universities, top students, and faculty to assist AbbVie in the fields of market research, software development, data sciences, communications, and visual design. The Market Research Team (MRT) is one student-enabled capability we offer to our AbbVie colleagues. It is an internal student consulting team consisting of 6-8 undergraduate students in Business, Engineering or related fields that is operated through the AbbVie Innovation Center at the University of Illinois Research Park. MRT works with internal AbbVie businesses on a range of consulting projects across the organization – including but not limited to vendor evaluations, industry benchmarking, and strategy & thought leadership. The MRT was established in 2017 and has conducted over 70+ projects across AbbVie to date. The Consulting Team Coordinator will provide mentorship and guidance to the MRT project teams and existing projects. They will help organize each team’s consulting workflows and provide timely support, mentorship, and project management in the coordination of consulting activities. The Coordinator will also coach and develop students participating in the MRT. This position would be onsite (located in Champaign, IL) and will last for 1 year (Summer 2023 – Spring 2024). Responsibilities include: Check in with MRT project teams via ad hoc and scheduled weekly meetings to ensure projects are progressing satisfactorily Provide mentorship and feedback to project teams in terms of research approaches, objectives, progress, and final deliverables Coordinate communication among and between project teams, clients, and relevant stakeholders (e.g. SMEs, vendors, leadership team, etc.) Provide constructive feedback to project teams on intended deliverables and presentations to clients Support the training and development of MRT analysts through formal trainings in consulting topics as well as informal discussion and feedback Support MRT analysts through weekly internal project team check-ins to ensure projects are on track and meeting objectives Help facilitate project team meetings with clients (weekly or bi-weekly basis) Support analysts in information-gathering activities with internal or external stakeholders, e.g. user interviews or subject matter interviews Provide project management oversight for all project teams – including team member schedules and responsibilities Engage with AbbVie colleagues to help identify, source, and clarify potential new MRT projects Participate in strategic planning discussions around the future of MRT Support activities that foster a holistic experience for MRT students Qualifications: Graduate students in Business Administration or related fields Experience working with and/or mentoring undergraduate students Organized and conscientious with the ability to find, evaluate, and synthesize information sources Self-starter who takes initiative in overcoming challenges and suggesting potential solutions Familiarity with project-based research work, either through student organizations or academic classes Willingness to collaborate and actively engage in independent learning and open discussion Strong communicator with the ability to present content in informative and interesting ways, both written and verbally Creative problem-solver who employs critical thinking skills to provide potential solutions to a presented challenge Authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship Must be registered as a full-time student Able to commit to a year-long position (Summer 2023 – Spring 2024) Must be able to commit to a regular schedule during standard business hours (12 – 15 hours/week for fall/spring semester; 20 – 25 hours/week during summer) Available to work onsite at our location in Champaign, IL Preferred Skills: Experience with the consulting process (primary, secondary research; client communications; presentation; etc.) Familiarity with University resources and business intelligence databases Prior consulting experience is a plus Note: The position will be hired through a third-party hiring agency and will begin May 2023. To apply: Submit your resume to https://illinois.joinhandshake.com/emp/jobs/7706940 Who We Are: AbbVie is a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company formed in 2013. Our mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. Our ~48,000 employees are scientists, researchers, communicators, manufacturing specialists and regulatory experts located around the globe. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women’s health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. Information Research Academic Partnerships embeds students within AbbVie businesses to collaborate on projects that help advance our science. During the regular fall and spring semesters, this program is designed for students to work 12-15 hours/week in parallel with their school schedule. During the summer, students are expected to work 35-40 hours/week.
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