As a member of the Business Operations team, the Senior Manager, Business Operations will serve as a strategic and tactical partner to the Development Sciences function within AbbVie’s Research and Development organization. This role is primarily responsible for managing the operational and financial aspects of the Preclinical Safety department. This position will collaborate with functional leadership to plan projects and execute activities that align with departmental strategies, goals, and objectives.The successful candidate will stay abreast of internal and external best practices and drive implementation of process improvements as appropriate. She or he will have significant input into strategic decision-making affecting assigned business areas.Job level will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience.Responsibilities:Lead operational activities to enhance functional capabilities, efficiencies, and culture. This includes resource and capability planning, contracts management, demand/capacity modeling, facilitation and moderation of team meetings, and general support of departmental goals. In collaboration with function leadership, forecast, construct, and manage budgets. Forecast and manage implications of alternative development scenarios.Provide leadership and develop strategic recommendations to ensure all functional areas operate within the current Plan/Update budget.Serve as local finance resource.Support the advancement of broader Development Sciences Strategic objectives in collaboration with Business Operations leadership and peers. Participate in building group capabilities through process improvements and identification of issues/opportunities.May be responsible for overseeing operations activities/ projects managed by others within the function(s).