Global Lead, Business Insights & Strategy

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL seeks an Associate Director, Business Insights to lead portfolio-level analytics for Clinical Site Management, translating complex questions into data-driven analyses that inform senior leaders on study design, resourcing, and risk.

You will own key analytical products, support cross-regional needs, and mentor junior analysts while delivering value to CSM operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Finance, Analytics, Business, or related quantitative field preferred
• 10+ years of relevant experience in business analytics, strategy, or a related client-facing analytical role
• Demonstrated experience managing senior stakeholder relationships
• Strong analytical and strategic decision-support skills
• Experience with data analytics/visualization tools (e.g., SQL, Power BI, Excel)
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams independently
• Familiarity with clinical trial operations, drug development, or R&D processes
• Experience supporting multiple therapeutic areas or portfolios concurrently

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary SABI point of contact and trusted advisor to Area heads and Clinical Field Excellence leadership
• Lead delivery of portfolio-level insights from hypothesis generation to recommendations
• Own and evolve analytical products for Clinical Site Management (site ID, allocation models, performance benchmarking)
• Provide analytical coverage across Americas to Europe to Intercontinental
• Translate business needs into scoped analytical workstreams
• Influence Sr. Directors/VP-level decisions with executive-focused communication
• Identify and elevate structural gaps or unaddressed risks within CSM functions
• Collaborate with other SABI leads and CAP functions to ensure consistency and reuse
• Support priority CDO-wide initiatives with cross-functional partnerships
• Provide coaching and mentorship to junior team members
• Maintain a global mindset balancing responsiveness with high-impact analytics

Job description

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL seeks an Associate Director, Business Insights to lead portfolio-level analytics for Clinical Site Management, translating complex questions into data-driven analyses that inform senior leaders on study design, resourcing, and risk.

You will own key analytical products, support cross-regional needs, and mentor junior analysts while delivering value to CSM operations.