Chief AI & Digital Transformation Leader, Global Ops

AbbVie Inc.; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. is seeking a senior leader to define and own the 3–5 year Operations digital strategy across multiple functions, including Supply Chain, Quality, and Engineering.

You will translate strategy into a funded, sequenced roadmap while partnering with BTS, Finance, and site leadership. The role requires extensive experience in biopharmaceutical operations, Industry 4.0/5.0 technologies, and a proven ability to drive adoption of new digital capabilities across a global matrix.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 15–18 years of experience in biopharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing operations, digital, or technology roles, including 8+ years leading enterprise-scale digital strategy or transformation in a senior leadership capacity.
• Proven track record of setting multi-year digital roadmaps and delivering scaled, measurable value across multiple sites and functions.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the 3-to-5-year Operations digital strategy and target-state architecture across Supply Chain, Quality/QC, PDS&T, Engineering, and Security.
• Translate strategy into a prioritized, sequenced, and funded roadmap with resource planning.
• Lead governance forums; ensure GxP/data integrity and cybersecurity compliance.

Skills

Executive presence

Stakeholder influence

Strategic thinking

Communication

Storytelling

Change leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Science/CS

Master’s or MBA preferred

Tools

MES/MOM

IIoT

Data platforms

Digital twins

Automation/Robotics

GenAI/AI/ML

Job description

AbbVie Inc. is seeking a senior leader to define and own the 3–5 year Operations digital strategy across multiple functions, including Supply Chain, Quality, and Engineering.

You will translate strategy into a funded, sequenced roadmap while partnering with BTS, Finance, and site leadership. The role requires extensive experience in biopharmaceutical operations, Industry 4.0/5.0 technologies, and a proven ability to drive adoption of new digital capabilities across a global matrix.