Associate Director, Aesthetics AI Strategy

Allergan; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, seeks an Associate Director to shape and execute the U.S. aesthetics AI strategy, partnering with business units to drive AI pilots, governance and cross-functional execution. This leadership role emphasizes enterprise AI thinking, stakeholder collaboration, and responsible, scalable AI adoption across the organization. The position is based in Irvine, CA with ongoing strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in AI/ML initiatives and enterprise AI strategy.
• Strong project management and teamwork skills across management levels.
• Ability to communicate across cross-functional settings and align stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and champion the Aesthetics AI strategy within the U.S.
• Support development and rollout of high-priority AI pilots, monitor progress.
• Apply expertise in Machine Learning, Generative AI and Agentic AI to innovative solutions.
• Help establish governance and cross-functional integration of AI initiatives.
• Provide leadership in technology enablement, responsible AI and data readiness.

Skills

AI strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Advanced degree in a computational field

Undergraduate or graduate degree in related field

Job description

Company Description

At Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, we develop, manufacture, and market a portfolio of leading aesthetics brands and products. Our aesthetics portfolio includes facial injectables, body contouring, plastics, skin care, and more. Our goal is to consistently provide our customers with innovation, education, exceptional service, and a commitment to excellence, all with a personal touch. For more information, visit https://global.allerganaesthetics.com/ Follow Allergan Aesthetics on LinkedIn.

Job Description

Position Overview

The Associate Director of Aesthetics AI Strategy will be a critical leader that helps develop, champion and execute AbbVie’s Aesthetics AI. This role serves as a strategic thought partner that develops the U.S. Aesthetics AI strategy, supports prioritized AI initiatives in the U.S, and plays a key role in driving operational excellence in line with business objectives and patient impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Aesthetics AI Strategy Development: Support the Aesthetics business unit in defining their AI strategy, identifying opportunities where AI can help accelerate strategic business priorities and incorporating the latest innovations in AI from across the industry.
• Support Priority AI Initiatives: Support the development and roll-out of high-priority AI pilots, monitor and report on progress, and scale learnings into BU-level initiatives.
• Deep AI Expertise: Apply expertise in Machine Learning, Generative AI andAgentic AI, to contribute to innovative solutions.
• Operational Excellence: Assist in establishment and execution of operational frameworks and governance, ensuring cross-functional communication and integration across business units.
• Support cross-cutting enablers: Provide thought leadership and support in cross-cutting capabilities including but not limited to technology enablement, responsible AI, and data readiness.

Qualifications

Education & Strategy Experience

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in related field, e.g., Computer Science, Statistics, Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence, Physics, Mathematics, Computational Chemistry, Chemistry, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related discipline. Commensurate professional experience in AI/ML can also substitute for formal degree.
• 6+ years of experience in strategy, with experience in directly serving life sciences, CPG/Luxury Beauty or technology companies on AI initiatives.
• Broad understanding of emerging technologies in AI/ML.
• Effective project management and teamwork skills, with the ability to communicate across multiple management levels and thrive in cross-functional settings.
• Key competencies: experience in AI/ML, enterprise thinking with ability to build credibility within the organization; time management, project management mastery, strong interpersonal skills (i.e. communication adaptability, meeting facilitation, negotiation, mediation, conflict management), and ability to successfully adapt to changing requirements.

Preferred

• 2-3 years from a Top-Tier management consulting firm.
• Advanced degree in a computational field.
• Professional experience at a product-focused technology company (e.g., Big Tech, start-ups).

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
• This job is eligible toparticipatein our long-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

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