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Director, AI Business Strategy & Implementation

BioSpace
North Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/18/2026
Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.

Overview

Job Description

AbbVie, a global, research-driven biopharmaceutical company, is seeking a Director of AI Business Strategy & Implementation. This leadership role will drive the strategic vision and practical implementation of artificial intelligence solutions across Operations, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices.

The Director of AI Business Strategy & Implementation leads the strategic application of artificial intelligence to optimize manufacturing processes, engineering solutions, and contracting operations at AbbVie. This role defines and executes AI-driven strategies to enhance operational efficiency, innovation, cost-effectiveness, and quality across Operations, driving continuous improvement and digital transformation within the organization

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI-driven solutions to optimize practices across Operations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teamsincluding Operations, IT, Quality, Compliance, and Data Scienceto identify & execute high-impact AI initiatives.
  • Lead a cross functional team, fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement to execute high impact AI initiatives.
  • Create and execute the AI strategy roadmap for Operations, adapting to evolving industry trends and AbbVie priorities.
  • Oversee AI project governance, ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, and compliant with applicable regulations (e.g., FDA, GxP).
  • Stay current with emerging AI technologies, tools, and regulatory guidance relevant to pharmaceutical manufacturing and engineering.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for internal and external stakeholders, representing AbbVie at industry forums as needed.


NOTE: Titles and grades may vary depending on the country.

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree (Masters or Ph.D.) in Engineering, Science, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
  • 10 years of Biopharma Manufacturing/Engineering experience, including a strong track record in manufacturing, engineering, or highly regulated environments.
  • Demonstrated expertise in AI strategy, deployment, and lifecycle management.
  • Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing, regulatory compliance (FDA, GxP), and digital transformation.
  • Proven leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project management abilities.


Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this postingbased on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemayultimatelypaymore orless than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.
  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
  • This job is eligible toparticipatein our short-term incentiveprograms.


Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission,incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paidandmay bemodifiedat the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visithttps://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html

US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:

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