Transformation Strategy Lead — AI & Innovation

ABBVIE; South San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 269,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie seeks an Associate Director of Transformation to drive major change initiatives, accelerate business outcomes, and enable agility across the organization. You will partner with senior stakeholders to design, implement, and sustain transformative programs spanning product development, manufacturing, and clinical operations.

The role emphasizes AI capabilities, operational efficiency, and a high-impact, matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years with a Bachelor's; 3+ with a Master's and 2+ with a PhD in consulting, pharma R&D, or manufacturing.
• Experience with enterprise-scale AI applications deployments.
• Experience leading large projects in a complex matrixed pharma organization.
• Strong data-driven storytelling for executive audiences.
• Ability to influence and align stakeholders in a global matrix.

Responsibilities

• Lead workstreams of strategic transformation initiatives (AI-driven and non-AI) across the enterprise.
• Manage modules, research with stakeholders, distill insights into actionable recommendations.
• Prepare executive-level communications and present to AbbVie leadership.
• Foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and agility.

Skills

AI applications

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Matrix organization

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (PharmD/PhD/MD/MBA)

Job description

AbbVie seeks an Associate Director of Transformation to drive major change initiatives, accelerate business outcomes, and enable agility across the organization. You will partner with senior stakeholders to design, implement, and sustain transformative programs spanning product development, manufacturing, and clinical operations.

The role emphasizes AI capabilities, operational efficiency, and a high-impact, matrixed environment.