Head of Medical Affairs Analytics and Planning

BioSpace; Mettawa (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie seeks a Director of Medical Affairs Analytics & Planning to lead integrated analytics, planning, and insight-generation across international affiliates, transforming complex data into strategic guidance that strengthens Medical Affairs impact and decision-making.

The role partners with global and regional leadership, drives AI-enabled analytics, and leads a small team to ensure data governance and continual capability improvement across geographies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Analytics, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or Public Health.
• Advanced degree (MBA, PharmD, PhD, MD, MPH) or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in analytics, strategic planning, market research, business intelligence, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience, including leading teams or complex matrix work.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, consulting, or life sciences environments.
• Experience leading in international environments, Europe and intercontinental markets.
• Strong ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights and present to senior stakeholders.
• Experience with KPI design, performance analytics, planning support, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with benchmarking, capability assessment, and advanced analytics methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated Medical Affairs analytics frameworks, performance models, and insight systems across international markets.
• Transform complex medical, scientific, operational, and engagement data into actionable strategic insights.
• Identify trends, risks, opportunities, and capability gaps through advanced analytics.
• Develop and maintain executive dashboards, KPIs, and performance frameworks.
• Generate actionable insights from scientific engagement and medical activities.
• Ensure consistency in data standards, methodologies, and governance.
• Apply predictive analytics to support planning, prioritization, and resource optimization.
• Partner with Global and Regional Medical Affairs leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to drive strategy.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

AbbVie seeks a Director of Medical Affairs Analytics & Planning to lead integrated analytics, planning, and insight-generation across international affiliates, transforming complex data into strategic guidance that strengthens Medical Affairs impact and decision-making.

The role partners with global and regional leadership, drives AI-enabled analytics, and leads a small team to ensure data governance and continual capability improvement across geographies.