Associate Manager, Pipeline Analytics & Operations

BioSpace; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking an Associate Manager of Pipeline Analytics and Operations to support data analysis and operational processes that drive business objectives. You will help improve efficiency by leveraging data, generating insights, and shaping planning across the pipeline.

The role requires coordinating strategic projects, managing schedules and resources, building clear data visuals, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical, scientific, or business discipline with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and represent sound strategies.
• Strong written and verbal communication and cross-cultural teamwork.
• Experience with or knowledge of the drug development process preferred.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code or GitHub Copilot is preferred.
• Project management and business operations tools proficiency.
• Database querying experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct essential data analysis to extract insights for pipeline decisions and prepare summaries for senior management.
• Create visual reports and dashboards to communicate data insights and performance metrics clearly.
• Provide foundational data management support and data quality improvement.
• Coordinate strategic projects, track progress, and manage schedules and resources.
• Identify straightforward process improvements and help deploy supporting tools.
• Drive routine and ad hoc reports to support project tracking and decision making.
• Maintain clear communication among project teams and prepare meeting materials.
• Assist in resource management and predictive modeling inputs for optimization.

Skills

Data analysis

Data visualization

Leadership

Communication

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Relationship building

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Claude Code

GitHub Copilot

BI tools

Job description

Company 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.

Job Description

The Associate Manager of Pipeline Analytics and Operations plays a crucial role in supporting data analysis and operational processes to achieve business objectives. This position emphasizes improving efficiency through effective data utilization and process management. Contributing to insights to enhance strategic planning and operational workflows will be essential.

Responsibilities

List up to 10 main responsibilities for the job. Include information about the accountability and scope.

• Basic Data Analysis and Insight Generation: Conduct essential data analysis to extract insights that inform pipeline project decisions. Evaluate data to identify basic trends and anomalies, providing foundational insights to support decisions. Prepare data summaries for review by senior management, contributing to informed planning.
• Data Visualization and Data Representation: Create visual reports to communicate data insights and performance metrics clearly and efficiently. Use tools and techniques to design presentations that clear, engaging and support understanding of operational outputs. Tailor visuals to be accessible for varied audiences, facilitating data-driven discourse. Use AI development tools such as Claude Coding to develop scripts that can be applied to create or enhance data analysis and visualization.
• Foundational Information Management Strategy: Provide foundational support for data management practices that enhance insight discovery. Collaborate with teams to ensure data tools are effectively utilized and maintained. Regularly assess practices to improve data usage and management in line with strategic initiatives. Assist in developing data quality standards and procedures to enhance data reliability.
• Project Task Management and Support: Assist in coordinating strategic projects to ensure alignment with organizational goals. Track project progress, manage schedules, and maintain resource logs to support timely delivery. Encourage collaboration with colleagues to address challenges and enhance project outcomes through strategic planning.
• Process Optimization Support: Support business operations by ensuring processes are executed smoothly and efficiently. Identify straightforward process improvements and implement changes to enhance effectiveness. Coordinate the deployment of systems and tools to support operational efficiencies.
• Reporting: Drive collation of routine reports that support project tracking and operational planning. Ensure data accuracy and relevance to contribute to strategic insights. Communicate findings clearly to aid decision-making and align with organizational priorities. Handle ad hoc report requests, offering data-driven insights tailored to specific customer’s needs.
• Communication and Coordination Support: Assist in maintaining clear and effective communication among project teams. Coordinate meeting schedules and prepare materials for discussions. Use appropriate channels to disseminate project information and updates efficiently.
• Resource Management Support: Aid in managing resources and support the development of predictive models that optimize allocation. Assist in regular reviews to ensure resources meet organizational requirements. Provide input to senior managers that supports effective resource management decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a technical, scientific, or business management-related discipline and 4+ years professional work experience, preferably in project coordination, system-based processes, or the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, or Master’s degree.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Demonstrated history of successful execution in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to work independently and represent sound strategies is required.
• Must have clear leadership skills that minimally include the following: strong written and effective interpersonal communication; capability to present and logically justify proposals; sound judgment; effective communication across cultures and disciplines; relationship building and fostering teamwork.
• Experience with or knowledge of the drug development process is preferred.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar platforms, including using AI to develop scripts, automate workflows, troubleshoot technical issues, and accelerate data and analytics solutions is preferred.
• Basic project team leadership experience is a plus. Proficient in the tools and techniques of project management and business operations. Good technology skills (e.g., project management software, business intelligence tools, etc.) required.
• Database management and querying experience highly preferred.
• Customer service or systems support experience preferred.

Additional Information

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 roleat 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 short-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount isearned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that areallocable 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.

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