R&D IT Strategy Lead for AI-Driven Discovery Partnerships

AbbVie Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term incentive programs

401(k) plan

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. is seeking a Business Systems Consultant-Business Relationship Management to partner with R&D IT and the global Discovery R&D organization.

You will lead a team of business analysts and collaborate with R&D leadership to deliver technology solutions advancing drug discovery objectives. The role focuses on strategic alignment, stakeholder engagement, and guiding AI/ML initiatives to enhance scientific workflows, while ensuring compliance with policies and driving a culture of high

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business, CS, IS, chemistry or related; 7+ years experience; or MS with 6 years; or PhD with 2 years.
• Experience in business relationship management, systems analysis, PM, technology solution delivery, or software implementation.
• Proven ability to lead projects and manage competing priorities in complex environments.
• Experience leading and developing teams, including direct reports, contractors, or cross-functional resources.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills across business and tech.
• Ability to translate business strategies and scientific objectives into technology roadmaps and actionable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain productive partnerships across global leadership, scientists, external collaborators, and stakeholders to develop integrated technology strategies within R&D.
• Collaborate with R&D scientists/executives and IT executives to initiate and set strategic direction for R&D IT projects.
• Partner with R&D and IT leaders to identify opportunities for AI/ML to enhance workflows.
• Oversee deployment and integration of scientific technology tools, including AI solutions and HPC resources.
• Champion continuous improvement through education, evaluation of best practices, and implementation of innovative solutions.
• Develop and execute stakeholder engagement strategies to inform and involve stakeholders in key initiatives.

Skills

Business relationship mgmt

Team leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Technology delivery

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences, Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, Chemistry or related discipline

Master’s Degree

PhD

Job description

AbbVie Inc. is seeking a Business Systems Consultant-Business Relationship Management to partner with R&D IT and the global Discovery R&D organization.

You will lead a team of business analysts and collaborate with R&D leadership to deliver technology solutions advancing drug discovery objectives. The role focuses on strategic alignment, stakeholder engagement, and guiding AI/ML initiatives to enhance scientific workflows, while ensuring compliance with policies and driving a culture of high