Strategic Business Systems Lead - Relationship Management

AbbVie Inc.; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Long-term incentive programs

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. seeks a Business Systems Consultant - Business Relationship Management to serve as a strategic partner between R&D IT and the global Discovery R&D organization.

Lead a team of business systems analysts while collaborating with R&D leadership to deliver technology solutions advancing AbbVie's Drug Discovery objectives. Strong relationship management and leadership are required to enable scientific innovation and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, Chemistry or related discipline with 7 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience; OR PhD with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in business relationship management, business systems analysis, project management, technology solution delivery, or software implementation.
• Proven ability to lead projects, manage competing priorities, and drive successful business outcomes in complex organizational environments.
• Experience leading and developing teams, including direct reports, contractors, or cross-functional resources.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted partnerships across business and technology organizations.
• 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 other stakeholders to develop and execute integrated technology strategies within the R&D organization.
• Collaborate with R&D scientists/executives and IT executives to initiate, plan, and set strategic direction for R&D IT projects.
• Partner with R&D and IT leaders to identify opportunities for AI/ML to enhance scientific and technology workflows.
• Oversee the deployment and integration of scientific technology tools, including AI solutions, and high-performance computing resources to support R&D discovery research.
• Champion continuous improvement through ongoing education, evaluation of best practices, and implementation of innovative solutions.
• Develop and execute stakeholder engagement strategies to inform, consult, and involve stakeholders in key initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant corporate and divisional policies and procedures.
• Lead and develop a team of business analysts, fostering a positive, collaborative, and high-performing culture.
• Promote a strong customer-focused mindset, ensuring team commitment to engaging stakeholders in process and service development.
• Drive team members’ professional growth through mentorship, training, and development initiatives.
• Proactively advise leadership on risks and issues to ensure effective management and communication.

Skills

Business relationship management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

AI/ML awareness

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD with relevant experience

Job description

AbbVie Inc. seeks a Business Systems Consultant - Business Relationship Management to serve as a strategic partner between R&D IT and the global Discovery R&D organization.

Lead a team of business systems analysts while collaborating with R&D leadership to deliver technology solutions advancing AbbVie's Drug Discovery objectives. Strong relationship management and leadership are required to enable scientific innovation and operational excellence.