AbbVie is hiring: Director II, Data Science & Analytics in North Chicago

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 Data Science and Analytics is an ambitious team of Data Scientists and Data Engineers with a unique blend of Business, Scientific, and Machine Learning expertise that seeks to unleash the full potential of AbbVies data assets by bringing technology and/or data and insights to the forefront of decision making via fit-for-purpose solutions. The Director II, Data Science and Analytics is a leadership role and is responsible for driving vision, strategy, talent management and operations delivery. Identifies new capabilities and opportunities to drive analytics innovation and value creation. Fosters a culture of experimentation to enable data-driven insights for complex business problems. Influences cross-functional leaders to unleash the full potential of data and advanced analytics techniques like Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. Develops strategies in anticipation for future Clinical Development and R&D needs. Roles and Responsibilities: Brings people, processes, and technologies together to define and generate value from the Data Science and Analytics strategy. Accountable for optimization and standardization of operations for Data Science & Analytics operating model Accountable for building sustainable business strategy and for managing execution against available budget and resources. Lead next generation technology and process to enable enterprise data analytics on pace with emerging integrated data sources (biomarker/translational, big data, digital sources, real world data, pharmacovigilance data, clinical trial data); Monitors emerging trends across the external technology and analytics environment. Assess impacts to current and future strategies. Establishes an environment and structures to foster entrepreneurial culture and continuous improvement. Build strong lasting relationships with cross functional leaders and staff. Cultivates future leaders in Data Science & Analytics and other functions. Identifies new capabilities and opportunities to drive analytics innovation and value creation for clinical development & R&D. Forms cross-functional teams to implement new capabilities; Accountable for crafting functional area strategies while ensuring alignment with the cross-functional stakeholder groups. Influences the cross-functional stakeholders and Sr. Executives to identify opportunities to unleash the full-potential of data and analytics, including advanced ML techniques and Artificial Intelligence Translate R&D strategy into functional area plans. Works with cross-functional leaders to gain alignment on project prioritization and timelines. Ensures adherence to federal regulations and applicable local regulations, Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), ICH Guidelines, AbbVie Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and to functional quality standards. Stays abreast of new and/or evolving local regulations, guidelines and policies related to clinical development. Qualifications Qualifications: Bachelors degree statistics, analytics, bioinformatics, data science or equivalent field. Masters degree preferred. Must have 10-12 years of experience with enabling novel analytics capabilities across business areas with 5-6 years of experience leading a team or cross functional initiatives. Expertise in current and emerging technologies (e.g., Data Visualizations, Big Data, AI, Machine Learning, NLP/NLG, Cognitive Analytics etc.) preferred. Intermediate proficiency with visualization tools like Spotfire, Tableau or equivalent Track record with building high-performing Analytics and Data Science teams; Ability to attract, challenge, develop and retain specialized talent with expertise in clinical development. Experience with Machine Learning and other advanced analytics techniques preferred. Demonstrated effective communication skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate analytical and technical concepts in laymans terms. Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills. Track record with scaling multiple data science and analytics capabilities across the function/enterprise Demonstrated history of leading in a fast-paced environment and delivering meaningful impact on business outcomes Demonstrated ability to influence Sr. Executives and cross-functional leaders. Deep contextual knowledge of clinical development / R&D functional areas and related processes is preferred. Proven track-record with leading complex cross-functional initiatives and change management efforts. Expert knowledge of decision support methodologies and technologies Ability to manage data integration projects through strategic approaches that incorporate cross-functional business needs. Strong leadership, problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills required for advancing the implementation, enhancement, and integration of technology and business processes, and for interactions across sites and with other functional areas. 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, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. 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