Director of AI Strategy & Operations

Location: South San Francisco
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Company Description 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 immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on X , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , LinkedIn and Tik Tok . Job Description The Director of AI Strategy and Operations is responsible for establishing and championing AbbVies enterprise AI strategy, governance model, and priority use cases in the application of AI across functions (including drug discovery, clinical development, commercial and operations). This position leads the AI Strategy and Execution Team of cross-functional leaders focused on AI at AbbVie. Responsibilities: Enterprise AI strategy: Develop and execute an enterprise AI strategy aligned with AbbVies broader business objectives. Operational Excellence: Oversee the establishment and execution of operational frameworks for AI initiatives across functions, ensuring seamless integration across business units. GenAI Expertise: Apply and expand knowledge of Generative AI (GenAI) to drive innovative solutions within biopharma applications. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders to champion AI initiatives, ensuring they are well-integrated with AbbVies strategic vision. Measurement and Reporting: Implement systems to monitor the success of AI initiatives, providing regular updates to senior leadership. AI talent. training and change management: Partner with HR to enhance AI understanding across the organization through targeted training and change management programs. Qualifications Bachelors degree in Business (or Management), Life Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience is required; a Masters degree (or equivalent) in a computational field is highly desired. 12 years of experience in strategy, e.g., from a corporate strategy or management consulting background at a top-tier firm. Strong experience in AI/ML applied to the life sciences, e.g., at an AI-driven drug discovery company, tech firm, or academia. Strong leadership skills with proven ability to influence across teams and organizations. Broad understanding of emerging technologies in AI/ML. Strong teamwork skills and ability to communicate and persuade at all management levels and thrive in a cross-functional environment. Key competencies include: knowledge of AbbVie's business, experience in AI/ML, enterprise thinking with ability to build credibility within the organization; time management, project management mastery, strong interpersonal skills (i.e. communication adaptability, meeting facilitation, negotiation, mediation, conflict management), and ability to successfully adapt to changing requirements. 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 posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemay ultimatelypay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in thefuture. Salary: $177,000 - $336,000 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 to participate in our short-term incentiveprograms. This job is eligible to participate in our long-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 employee remains in the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at 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, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html

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