AI Data Scientist Lead, Pharma & Clinical AI

Allergan; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking an experienced AI Data Scientist II to join our FAiM Team. This role sits at the intersection of ML and AI within Global Therapeutics, delivering AI-driven solutions to accelerate drug discovery and improve patient outcomes.

You will design, develop, and deploy backend data pipelines with FastAPI, collaborate with clinical scientists and IT, mentor projects, and translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related technical field and 5 years of experience; Or Master’s Degree and 4 years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience applying AI/ML in clinical or pharmaceutical contexts.
• Hands-on experience using large language models and machine learning algorithms.
• Strong programming skills in Python with emphasis on data science libraries
• Backend development experience using FastAPI.
• Experience with Knowledge Graphs and associated Python packages
• Experience building applications on AWS infrastructure specifically ECS.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy AI-driven solutions to solve complex clinical and pharmaceutical challenges.
• Develop and maintain backend systems using FastAPI for robust data processing pipelines.
• Develop automations utilizing Robotic Process Automation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including clinical scientists, IT, and business stakeholders to include technical timelines and planning.
• Lead multiple concurrent projects while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
• Translate complex technical concepts into accessible insights for non-technical stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal teams and external vendors to stay informed on AI trends and best practices.
• Independently design and develop business technology solutions to answer scientific or business questions through integration, visualization, and analysis of data.
• Demonstrate proficiency across a range of technologies related to storage, transfer, integration, visualization, and analysis of large and complex data sets.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the pharmaceutical and healthcare business and utilize this knowledge in the rapid advancement of agile, impactful, and cost-effective solutions.
• Effectively organize and present project objectives and progress. Contribute to technical publications and presentations.

Skills

Python

AI/ML in pharma

Large language models

FastAPI

AWS ECS

Data science libraries

Knowledge Graphs

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Data Science

Master's degree

Tools

FastAPI

AWS ECS

Knowledge Graph libraries

Job description

AbbVie is seeking an experienced AI Data Scientist II to join our FAiM Team. This role sits at the intersection of ML and AI within Global Therapeutics, delivering AI-driven solutions to accelerate drug discovery and improve patient outcomes.

You will design, develop, and deploy backend data pipelines with FastAPI, collaborate with clinical scientists and IT, mentor projects, and translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.