R&D AI Transformation Architect

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

Job summary

AbbVie seeks a Principal Data Scientist to drive enterprise-level transformation by converging R&D data assets and integrating AI/ML into workflows. You will lead strategies across R&D to enable scalable AI adoption, coordinating with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

Role focuses on translating cutting-edge AI technologies into production-ready solutions, improving innovation, efficiency, and decision-making in clinical development and portfolio strategy.

Qualifications

• PhD in a quantitative field with strong AI/ML background.
• 4-5+ years leading enterprise AI/ML initiatives across R&D.
• Experience with regulatory and healthcare data environments.

Responsibilities

• Identify gaps in data convergence across R&D workflows and design scalable AI/ML solutions.
• Architect production-grade AI/ML workflows integrating multiple data sources.
• Lead cross-functional teams and secure executive alignment for transformation.
• Ensure governance, security, privacy, and regulatory compliance in AI deployments.

Skills

AI/ML leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

PhD in a quantitative field

Master's degree with exceptional expertise

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Scikit-learn

Hugging Face

Airflow

Kubeflow

MLflow

Job description

AbbVie seeks a Principal Data Scientist to drive enterprise-level transformation by converging R&D data assets and integrating AI/ML into workflows. You will lead strategies across R&D to enable scalable AI adoption, coordinating with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

Role focuses on translating cutting-edge AI technologies into production-ready solutions, improving innovation, efficiency, and decision-making in clinical development and portfolio strategy.