Associate Director, Strategic Initiatives for Data and AI Convergence

AbbVie Inc; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical industry is seeking an Associate Director to leverage data and AI in R&D. The role focuses on cross-functional collaboration managing initiatives in AI project management, requiring strong experience in clinical development and an understanding of the drug development process. Join a team dedicated to revolutionizing medicines and improving patient outcomes in a rapidly evolving field.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) for eligible employees

Short-term and long-term incentive programs

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in clinical development and AI applications.
• Strong understanding of the drug development process.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategy and execution of AI and non-AI solutions.
• Develop integrated project plans and manage resources.
• Lead projects involving AI solutions to support the pipeline.

Skills

Clinical development

Data analytics

AI applications

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or data-related fields

Master's degree in quantitative science

Job description

Company Description

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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onX,Facebook,Instagram,YouTube,LinkedInandTik Tok.

Job Description

The R&D Data and AI Convergence organization aims to revolutionize AbbVie's R&D pipeline by leveraging data and AI to expedite the development of new and improved medicines for patients. This role will focus on supporting initiatives that drive impact leveraging AbbVie’s R&D framework, emphasizing cross-functional collaboration and leadership in program management. The Associate Director will collaborate with scientists, clinicians, study teams, data scientists, and AI specialists to lead projects involving AI solutions to ensure impactful contributions to AbbVie’s pipeline.

Responsibilities:

• • Drive strategy and execution of AI and non-AI solutions to help support the pipeline.
  • The role involves providing program management leadership across multiple projects aligned with strategic objectives. Projects range from patient focused initiatives such as the AbbVie Research Collaborative to AI solutions
  • Develop integrated project plans, resource projections, risk plans, and effectiveness metrics for each initiative.
  • Support resource allocation, budget management, and project deliverables to achieve desired outcomes
  • Support functional teams in implementing change management processes as an output of the respective initiatives
  • Stay informed about emerging AI methodologies to support strategic decision making.
  • Report to a director level and manage matrix teams.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• • Bachelor's degree required, preferably in science or data-related fields; a Master's degree in quantitative science is preferred.
  • 8+ years of experience in clinical development, data analytics, and AI applications.
  • Strong understanding of the drug development process and the use of data for decision-making.
  • Experience leading or participating in AI projects within clinical or biomedical domains a plus
  • Experience supporting project management within complex multidisciplinary teams
  • Strong interpersonal and good communication skills for effective cross functional collaboration
  • Excellent understanding of the changing pharmaceutical, regulatory, and technology environment.

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, andwemay ultimatelypay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in 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 to participate in our short-term incentiveprograms.

• This job is eligible to participate in 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 employee remains in the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

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