Associate Director, Data and Digital Strategy

AbbVie

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Work type
On-site
Location
Worcester, MA
Salary
$141,500–$268,500 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
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Confirmed live today
Closes
Oct 19, 2126

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About AbbVie

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions in immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care. Its products include Humira, Skyrizi, and Rinvoq.

AbbVie currently has 145 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Associate Director, Data and Digital Strategy

The Associate Director, Data and Digital Strategy leads digital transformation for PDS&T Biologics laboratory operations. As a member of the Center of Excellence leadership team, this role designs and executes a comprehensive data and digital strategy to accelerate biologics development. Key responsibilities include defining data systems architecture, optimizing laboratory automation, and managing electronic lab notebooks and sample management platforms. The position focuses on automating data capture, advancing FAIR data principles, and establishing business governance across manufacturing and quality divisions. Candidates must possess technical proficiency in Python, R, AWS, and GCP, alongside familiarity with AI/ML platforms like TensorFlow and PyTorch. This role solves complex biologics CMC workflow challenges by integrating laboratory instruments to improve data findability, interoperability, and predictive modeling for scientific R&D outcomes.

What you'll do

  • Design and execute a comprehensive data and digital strategy for biologics laboratory operations.
  • Drive the integration of laboratory instruments and systems to automate data capture and reduce manual entry.
  • Serve as the digital product leader for ELN, sample management, and laboratory automation platforms.
  • Implement FAIR data principles and standardization to improve the findability and reuse of scientific data.
  • Manage the continuous evolution of laboratory digital products, including configuration, scalability, and user adoption.
  • Establish business and data governance with Manufacturing, Quality, and Development Sciences divisions.
  • Define KPIs and dashboards to measure the impact of digital transformation initiatives.
  • Benchmark internal and external strategies to ensure industry-leading data and digital capabilities.

What we're looking for

  • M.S. or Ph.D. in life sciences or a science-based informatics discipline.
  • 10+ years of pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry experience.
  • At least 8 years of experience in a relevant R&D or Operations function.
  • Proven track record of enabling new digital or data management capabilities.
  • Technical proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R.
  • Technical proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP.
  • Familiarity with AI/ML platforms and tools like TensorFlow or PyTorch.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply AI/ML techniques in biologics CMC development.

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