Data Science & Analytics (DSA) is an ambitious team of Data Scientists with a unique blend of Business, Scientific, and Machine Learning expertise that seeks to unleash the full potential of AbbVie’s data assets by bringing technology and/or data and insights to the forefront of decision making via fit-for-purpose data analytics solutions.

The Associate Director, AI Engineering is a leadership role within DSA and is responsible for 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.

Lead and drive enablement of GenAI and Agentic AI into Data Science tools & capabilities across different phases of clinical development. Lead a team of data scientists engaged in the development of these applications. Partner with internal team and cross-functional stakeholders to capture business needs. Collaborate with internal team members to drive testing and rollout of AI solutions and data products.

Responsibilities

• Manages a team of associates and data scientists in DSA; may also manage line-level people managers
• Responsible for coaching, mentoring and performance management of direct reports, as well as talent development in alignment with DSS strategy and R&D business needs
• Identifies new capabilities and opportunities to drive analytics innovation and value creation. Forms cross-functional teams to implement new capabilities
• 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
• Represents clinical analytics at critical governance, quality and compliance, and regulatory meetings
• Translate R&D strategy into functional area plans. Works with cross-functional leaders to gain alignment on project prioritization and timelines
• Fosters innovation and entrepreneurial culture within the team that attracts and retains top talent; creates an environment of continuous learning
• Responsible for crafting functional area strategies while ensuring alignment with the cross-functional stakeholder groups
• 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