Associate Director, Transformation

AbbVie Inc.; South San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Long-term incentive programs

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking an Associate Director of Transformation within the IIT group to drive strategic initiatives across the enterprise, including AI‑driven programs, product development and operating-model changes. The role involves guiding cross‑functional teams and partnering with senior leaders to deliver measurable outcomes.

You will manage large, complex workstreams, synthesize insights for data‑backed recommendations, and contribute to AbbVie’s transformation journey across drug development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; advanced degree preferred.
• 4+ years with Bachelor's, 3+ with Masters, 2+ with PhD in related fields.
• Experience with AI applications and enterprise-scale deployment.
• Experience managing large projects in a matrixed org in pharma/consulting.
• Ability to present data and metrics to executive leadership.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformation workstreams across the enterprise with stakeholders.
• Lead modules within complex initiatives, research, distill insights and recommendations.
• Prepare executive-level communications and present recommendations.
• Foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and agility.

Skills

Stakeholder management

AI/ML experience

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

About AbbVie

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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube.

The Innovation, Insights & Transformation (IIT) group partners closely with the AbbVie executive team to advance key strategic priorities across the organization. The work of this team plays a vital role in shaping AbbVie's continued growth and success.

The Associate Director of Transformation will support major change initiatives and drive organizational transformation to enable AbbVie’s strategic and operational objectives. This role partners with senior stakeholders to design, implement, and sustain transformation programs that accelerate business outcomes, improve operational efficiency, and enhance organizational agility.

The Associate Director will be accountable for driving high-impact workstreams within larger Transformation efforts. They will create cross-functional collaboration to understand key issues and foster long term sustainable change. Focus areas may include functional strategy, the deployment and impact of AI/ML solutions, business process change or operating models.

The role is seeking a high performing individual who has demonstrated expertise and strong desire to advance our strategic agenda, support mission-critical initiatives that will make a difference for AbbVie’s patients, especially with new technologies and in the biopharma industry. In return, the Transformation Team will provide high profile, high impact projects and professional development experience spanning the drug development and commercialization value chain.

Responsibilities

• Lead workstreams as part of strategic transformation initiatives (both AI-driven and non-AI focused) across the enterprise, managing and driving alignment among stakeholders across the enterprise including senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners.
• Lead individual modules within complex initiatives, including researching and problem-solving with stakeholders, distilling insights and pragmatic recommendations to inform data-backed solutions to mission-critical topics for AbbVie’s future success. Areas of focus include product development and manufacturing, organizational transformation, AI and digital acceleration, clinical trial acceleration, functional and asset strategy.
• Prepare executive-level communications and present recommendations to AbbVie leadership.
• Foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and agility within AbbVie.

Qualifications

Bachelors or equivalent degree required. Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, MBA) highly preferred.

Minimum years of experience: 4+ with Bachelors, 3+ with Masters and 2+ with PhD in a competitive, fast paced environment such as management consulting, pharmaceutical R&D, and/or manufacturing.

Highly preferred: experience with AI applications and their deployment at enterprise scale. Professional experience at a product-focused technology company, especially with an AI/ML focused role

Experience managing large projects within a complex matrixed organization as a consultant to a pharmaceutical organization, either as an external consultant or an internal cross-functional lead.

Demonstrated ability to present data and metrics to executive leadership teams that will lead to better business outcomes.

Recognized team player with proven facilitative leadership skills in a cross-functional global team environment. Proven performance in a matrix environment with ability to influence and align stakeholders.

Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to interact externally and internally to support business strategy.

Strong analytical skills. Recognized ability to evaluate complex issues from multiple perspectives to ensure that balanced risk assessments are made.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

This role is a hybrid work model requiring three (3) days onsite, Tuesday through Thursday, in the respective AbbVie offices.

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

The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.