2023 Experiential Internship - Project Coordinator
About AbbVie
AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines 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: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women’s health, and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.
AP16 Site Project Coordinator Internship Overview
Envision spending your summer working with energetic colleagues and inspirational leaders, all while gaining world-class experience in one of the most dynamic organizations in the pharmaceutical industry. This is a reality for AbbVie’s Experiential Interns.
The Project Coordinator’s primary function is to develop, execute, and manage assigned projects and programs in a compliant manner and within budget. The Project Coordinator will drive multiple projects while working directly with key stakeholders and leaders. This role is accountable for managing/coordinating projects that have compliance and budgetary impact to the business. This role has impact by improvement and optimization programs with stakeholders
Key responsibilities include:
- Drive continuous improvements and participate in continuous improvement initiatives led by colleagues
- Identify innovative ideas and solutions to maximize business opportunities to address challenges in assigned areas of responsibility
- Creates impact with ideas for the larger organization and anticipates and responds to changes
- Act as a credible and respected role model and resource among peers for onboarding/training new employees
- Responsible for managing and coordinating schedules and budgets for projects and initiatives
- Works with internal and external resource contacts to coordinate resources needed to deliver on project plans, such as meetings and events
- Provides direct support of the organization supporting the leadership team
- Acquire, maintain, and track data on various projects, including metrics and timely reporting
- Manages stakeholder relationships and expectations
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or engineering or other related field
- Must be returning to university the semester following your internship
- Expected graduation date between May – Jun 2024
- Strong leadership skills to effectively manage within a matrix environment a plus
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and computer skills
Benefits and Amenities
- Competitive pay
- Travel, transportation and lodging support for eligible students
Equal Employment Opportunity
At AbbVie, we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop new and innovative solutions for patients. As an equal opportunity employer we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.