Director, Enterprise AI Strategy & Operations

Company: AbbVie
Location: South San Francisco
Posted on: January 3, 2026

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 TheDirectorofEnterpriseAI Strategy and Operationswill be a critical leader that helpsdevelop,championand execute onAbbVies enterprise AI strategy, governance, andpriorityAIuse cases across functions, includingdrug discovery, clinical development, operations, and commercial. This role serves asa strategic thoughtpartnerthat develops the enterprise AI strategy, supports prioritizedAI initiatives,plays a key role in coordinatingexternal advisory board, and driving operational excellence in line with businessobjectivesand patient impact.This Director is adeep AI/MLlife sciences expertthat will collaborate with cross-functional leaders topush the thinking andestablishkey presence among AI leaders at AbbVie. Key Responsibilities: Enterprise AI Strategy :Develop and executeenterprise AI strategy, partnering with DirectorIIto ensure alignment with AbbVies businessobjectives. Functional and Business Unit AI Strategie s:Supportfunctional and business unit leaders in developing and continually refreshing their AI strategies, incorporating the latest innovations inAIandidentifyingopportunities where AI can help accelerate strategic business priorities. External AI Advisory Board: OverseeAbbViesexternalAIadvisory board,co-leadingacross functions and BUs tocollate key topics and questions for advisory board meetings,gathering keyinsights to be applied throughout enterprise and functional/BU AI strategieswith senior leadership DeepAI Expertise :ApplyexpertiseinMachine Learning,Generative AI,Agentic AI, and Physical AIto contribute to innovative solutions for biopharma applications. Operational Excellence: Assistin establishment and execution of operational frameworks and governance, ensuring cross-functional communication and integration across business units Measurement and Reporting :Monitor, analyze, and report on the progress and impact of AI initiatives. Team Leadership / People Management :Lead teams through ambiguity and change, inspiringresilienceand continuous improvement. Support Cross-Cutting Enablers: Provide thought leadership and support incross-cutting capabilities including but not limited totechnology enablement, responsible AI,anddata readiness. Qualifications Education & Strategy Experience Requirements : Degree fields: Computer Science, Statistics, AI/ML, Physics, Math, Chemistry, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or similar Bachelors:10 years in strategy including 3 years of work at alife sciences,big tech,start-ups,or a top consulting firm,OR Masters:9 years in strategy including 3 years of work at alife sciences,big tech,start-ups,or a top consulting firm,OR PhD:5 years in strategy including 3 years of work at alife sciences,big tech,start-ups,or a top consulting firm Technical Knowledge Requirements: Broad understandingof emerging technologies in AI/ML. Effective project managementand teamwork skills, with the ability to communicate across multiple management levels and thrive in cross-functional settings. Key competencies: 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. Preferred: Advanceddegreein a computational field Professional experience at a product-focusedtechnology company (e.g., Big Tech, start-ups) Manager role and above at a top consulting firm 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. 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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