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Product Development * Conduct formal and informal research to determine shopper, brand, and ... Join sales associates on customer calls when beneficial. Program & Project Management * Manage the ...

In this role, you will support Product Managers in the development and management of our apparel ... We are proud to offer eligible associates a full-range of benefits including medical, dental ...

In this role, you will support Product Managers in the development and management of our apparel ... We are proud to offer eligible associates a full-range of benefits including medical, dental ...

AWM- Product, Associate

Chicago, IL · On-site

$85K - $135K/yr

Wealth Management, Mortgage Product Owner (Associate) About the Global Mortgage Solutions Business ... Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements for product development.

Wealth Management, Mortgage Product Owner (Associate) About the Global Mortgage Solutions Business ... Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements for product development.

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How much do product development associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for product development associate in Illinois is $29.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.84 and $36.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a product development associate typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during the product lifecycle?

As a Product Development Associate, you’ll work closely with departments such as marketing, engineering, and manufacturing throughout the product lifecycle. You’ll help translate customer feedback and market trends into product requirements, coordinate with designers and engineers to ensure feasibility, and assist in managing timelines and deliverables. Regular meetings and clear communication are vital, as you’ll often serve as a liaison to ensure everyone is aligned on goals and progress. This collaborative environment not only strengthens your teamwork skills but also provides valuable exposure to various aspects of the business.

What is the difference between Product Development Associate vs Product Manager?

AspectProduct Development AssociateProduct Manager
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field; some roles may require internships or entry-level experienceBachelor's degree often required; MBA or relevant certifications preferred; extensive experience in product lifecycle management
Work EnvironmentCollaborative teams within product development, R&D, or marketing departmentsCross-functional teams including engineering, marketing, sales, and executive leadership
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in tech, manufacturing, and consumer goods companies for entry to mid-level rolesUsed across industries for strategic product oversight and lifecycle management

The Product Development Associate focuses on supporting the creation and refinement of products, often handling research, testing, and coordination tasks. In contrast, the Product Manager oversees the entire product lifecycle, making strategic decisions and managing cross-functional teams. While both roles require a background in business or related fields, the Product Manager role typically demands more experience and leadership responsibilities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a product development associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Product Development Associate, you need strong analytical abilities, project management skills, and a relevant bachelor's degree (such as in business, engineering, or marketing). Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM) software, data analysis tools, and prototyping platforms is commonly required. Creativity, teamwork, and effective communication are standout soft skills for this role. These competencies are crucial for efficiently bringing innovative products to market and collaborating successfully with cross-functional teams.

What does a product development associate do?

A Product Development Associate supports the creation and improvement of new products within a company. They conduct market research, assist in designing product concepts, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and help manage the product development process from idea to launch. Their role often includes analyzing customer needs, monitoring trends, and ensuring products meet quality standards. This position is collaborative and requires strong organizational and communication skills.
What are the most commonly searched types of Product Development jobs in Illinois? The most popular types of Product Development jobs in Illinois are:
What cities in Illinois are hiring for Product Development Associate jobs? Cities in Illinois with the most Product Development Associate job openings:
Infographic showing various Product Development Associate job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,466 per year, or $29.6 per hour.

Associate Director / Director, CMC Product Development

AbbVie

North Chicago, IL • On-site

$141K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago


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8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

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Job description

Company 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.
Job Description
Description:
Independently manages several clinical development programs of higher complexity utilizing a matrix approach. Leads Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) teams and Product Presentation and Device Strategy Teams (PPDST) of functional representatives from various departments and divisions for projects involving external collaboration partners per Pipeline Commercialization Model (PCM). In the role of PPDST co-chair for Asset Strategy Teams (ASTs) and key member of AST, has accountability for creating a CMC strategy and development plan that aligns with overarching asset strategy to effectively advance to next key milestone and to deliver a differentiated product. Serves as the spokesperson for all CMC functions and ensures information flow among AST and various line functions and stakeholders. Partners with key collaborators, incl. Clinical, Regulatory, Operations, Quality, Preclinical Safety, ADME and Commercial organizations. Apprises CMC and Stakeholder Management of strategies, plans and risks through regular communications and periodic reviews throughout development and in support of global filings and approvals. Supports and implements corporate and division level initiatives and strategies. Proposes, supports and implements and influences initiatives across CMC technical functions.
Scope: from late-discovery to tech transfer to commercial manufacturing sites.
0-3 direct reports.
Responsibilities:
  • Represents all CMC areas on the AST serving as spokesperson for the CMC project team and ensures information flow among the AST and all line functions. Ensures high quality science, technology, deliverables, and certifies compliance with global regulatory and quality requirements. Participates in meetings with Regulatory Authorities, responds to regulatory queries, and participates in communications and meetings with regulatory agencies. Accountable for creating CMC development plan incl. timelines, risks and mitigations in collaboration with line functions and AST
  • Leads PPDST and/or CMC development teams for assigned projects: schedules meetings, develops agendas, issues highlights, identifies risks and develops mitigation plans with technical functions. Conducts periodic reviews to ensure that phase transition criteria are met in the most efficient and resource effective manner. Asset modalities may include new chemical entities (NCEs), new biological entities (NBEs), antibody-drug-conjugates (ADCs), toxins, and gene and cell therapies, incl. combination with complex delivery device constituents
  • Reviews contracts with Third Party Manufacturers and consultants. Develops budget needs in collaboration with AST, obtains resources from functional areas and stays within the approved funding. Drives legal and financial aspects of outsourcing, contracts, and statements of work (SOW). Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, ability to develop important relationships with external collaboration partners and key internal stakeholders. Demonstrates strong negotiating, influencing, and leadership skills.
  • Leads teams and partner interactions for new due diligence in-licensing opportunities and successfully transitions leadership for programs where development is internalized.
  • Manages several clinical development programs of higher complexity independently utilizing matrix management approach. Negotiates for additional resources when required, influences project timelines to ensure proper completion of required activities. Implements creative approaches to conserve resources, and achieve efficiency with respect to time, and budget. Provides feedback and input to functional managers and identifies growth needs for team members.
  • Ensures strategic alignment with other key Development Sciences functions, esp. Preclinical Toxicology/Biological Sciences and Quantitative, Translational and Analytical Sciences (QTAS)/ADME (adsorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion) to ensure key deliverables for asset advancement are met and risks and mitigation plans are in place. Integrates and implements pre-clinical development plans and updates as necessary in collaboration with the global development teams and respective line functions.
  • Supports and implements corporate and division-level initiatives and strategies
  • Proposes, supports and implements and influences initiatives across CMC technical functions.
  • Promotes scientific and entrepreneurial thinking, encourages creativity and manages quality and results with respect to science, time, budget and resources.
  • Mentors PDD peers and/or other less experienced team members. Responsible for performance and career development of 0-3 direct reports
  • Ensures compliance with regulatory, health, safety and environmental requirements. Stay abreast of developments in global technical, regulatory and compliance arena and industry practice.
  • Apprises management of plans and risks through regular communications, periodic reviews, in support of global filings, approvals and general agency feedback. Responsible for the quality and effectiveness of dossiers and communication with health authorities at global level.

Qualifications
*This role can be hired at either level dependent upon years of experience and education.
Qualifications for Director, CMC Product Development:
  • Bachelor's Degree with at least 12 years of experience in a variety of relevant functions required; Master's Degree with at least 10 years of relevant experience required; or PhD with at least 8 years of relevant experience required. 3-8 years of working experience required in the same/similar role or in related CMC function.
  • Must possess excellent scientific writing and verbal communication skills.
  • Must have a good working knowledge of regulatory requirements and familiarity with relevant scientific instrumentation and techniques
  • Deep knowledge of pharmaceutical drug development process
  • Must have CMC interdisciplinary experience and expertise.
    • Possess negotiating, influencing, leadership skills
  • Creative in implementing entrepreneurial thinking and making smart business decisions.
  • Ensure high level of morale and collaboration in cross-functional teams to maximize team impact and output.

Qualifications for Associate Director, CMC Product Development:
  • Bachelor's Degree with at least 10 years of experience in a variety of relevant functions required; Master's Degree with at least 8 years of relevant experience required; or PhD with at least 6 years of relevant experience required. 2-6 years of working experience required in the same/similar role or in related CMC function.
  • Must possess excellent scientific writing and verbal communication skills.
  • Must have a good working knowledge of regulatory requirements and familiarity with relevant scientific instrumentation and techniques
  • Good knowledge of pharmaceutical drug development process
  • Must have CMC interdisciplinary experience and expertise.
    • Possess negotiating, influencing, leadership skills
  • Creative in implementing entrepreneurial thinking and making smart business decisions.
  • Ensure high level of morale and collaboration in cross-functional teams to maximize team impact and output.

Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
  • This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
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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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. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Industry

Scientific research and development services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

North Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

2013