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Lori Pavelich

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Director R&D Services at AbbVie
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

Lori Pavelich is the Director of R&D Services at AbbVie, where she leads a team responsible for global contracting for clinical trials. Her expertise spans vendor management, procurement, and sourcing within the pharmaceutical industry. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Northeastern Illinois University and a Paralegal Certificate from the College of Lake County.

She has a rich background in global operations, highlighted by a four-year period spent leading a cross-cultural team in Europe for Baxter International. This experience provided her with deep insights into international business practices.

Unique fact: Lori has spent most of her career working in the Chicago area, gaining extensive local and global pharmaceutical industry knowledge.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Director R&D Services
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
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Clinical Trial Contracting
Manages R&D Services at AbbVie, overseeing contracting for global clinical trials from Phase 1 through Phase 4.
Global Vendor Management
Her background includes directing global vendor management and establishing supplier relationships to expand a company's international footprint.
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Career

Work history

4-2024
Director R&D Services
AbbVie
5-2016 - 4-2024
Associate Director, Clinical Contracts & Outsourcing
AbbVie
9-2015 - 2-2016
Senior Director Global Operations - Supplier Management & Contractinig
Pharma Start, LLC
10-2013 - 9-2015
Director Global Vendor Managment & Contracting
Symphony Clinical Research, LLC
1-2013 - 10-2013
Senior Manager Contracting
Symphony Clinical Research, LLC
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Education
1989 - 1991
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Northeastern Illinois University
2011 - 2012
Certificate
College of Lake County
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