AI & Technology Innovation Portfolio Lead

AbbVie Inc.; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 142,000 - 269,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. seeks an Associate Director of Technology and Innovation - AI to oversee the AI and technology opportunity portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and resources.

You will partner with BTS and Clinical Sciences to guide ideation, proofs of concept, and scaling of AI-enabled solutions. The role requires deep collaboration across Clinical Sciences, Development, and enabling functions, plus the ability to frame complex tradeoffs for leadership and governance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project/portfolio management or related experience, including 5 years in clinical development, technology, innovation, or business operations.
• 5+ years’ experience defining and delivering technology, analytics, automation, or AI-enabled solutions.
• Experience in managing technology portfolios and portfolio oversight.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational communication skills.
• Ability to craft compelling business proposals with cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the AI and technology opportunity planning process and ready-to-go project lists for innovation initiatives across Clinical Sciences and Development.
• Support operational aspects of the Clinical Sciences technology and data decision-making board.
• Oversee and monitor the Clinical Sciences AI and technology opportunity portfolio to align with business, BTS, and R&D AI strategy.
• Prepare reports, track risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation plans, and facilitate resolutions.
• Develop proposals, estimates, and timelines with proper prioritization within the portfolio.
• Lead evaluation and advancement of new proposals for funding in collaboration with BTS partners.
• Lead medium and high-impact AI opportunities with limited oversight and clear action plans.

Skills

Project management

Portfolio management

Clinical development

Technology & innovation

AI-enabled solutions

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

AbbVie Inc. seeks an Associate Director of Technology and Innovation - AI to oversee the AI and technology opportunity portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and resources.

You will partner with BTS and Clinical Sciences to guide ideation, proofs of concept, and scaling of AI-enabled solutions. The role requires deep collaboration across Clinical Sciences, Development, and enabling functions, plus the ability to frame complex tradeoffs for leadership and governance.