Associate Director, Strategy Lead for Submission Automation

AbbVie

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Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
North Chicago, ILWorcester, MA
Salary
$141,500–$268,500 / yr
Posted
53 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Jul 20, 2126

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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.

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TL;DR · Associate Director, Strategy Lead for Submission Automation

Associate Director, Strategy Lead for Submission Automation joins the Data & Digital Strategy CORE team within Development Sciences to advance data and digital capabilities. This role is responsible for shaping the business strategy, roadmap, and cross-functional execution approach for report automation supporting dossier submissions like INDs and BLAs across various modalities. The individual will partner with dossier management, Regulatory Affairs, and IT to identify opportunities for standardizing and modernizing submission-related reporting while translating complex business needs into scalable technical solutions. Key responsibilities include leading cross-functional alignment, facilitating decision-making in a matrixed environment, and developing business cases for automation investments. The role requires expertise in strategy, business process enablement, program leadership, and digital initiatives within regulated environments. The core work involves solving the challenge of improving efficiency, quality, and consistency in regulatory documentation through automated systems.

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute the business strategy and roadmap for report automation supporting dossier submissions like INDs and BLAs.
  • Identify opportunities to standardize and modernize submission-related reporting through automated systems.
  • Translate complex business requirements into practical, scalable technical specifications for IT and delivery teams.
  • Serve as a bridge between business process owners and technical teams to ensure alignment on priorities and execution.
  • Develop business cases and strategic recommendations for automation investments across the organization.
  • Lead cross-functional alignment between Development Sciences, Regulatory Affairs, and dossier management groups.
  • Facilitate prioritization, decision-making, and issue resolution across multiple stakeholders and workstreams.
  • Communicate roadmap progress, risks, and strategic recommendations clearly to senior leadership.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree with 9 years’ experience, Master's Degree with 8 years’ experience, or PhD with 4 years’ experience.
  • Significant experience in strategy, business process enablement, program leadership, or digital/data initiatives in a regulated environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to build roadmaps and lead cross-functional initiatives involving business and technology stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to work effectively across matrixed organizations and influence stakeholders at multiple levels.
  • Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Knowledge of data, reporting, automation, and governance concepts relevant to regulated business processes (preferred).
  • Experience with submission processes, dossier-related activities, regulatory documentation, or report automation (preferred).
  • Experience partnering with technical teams to shape requirements and support delivery of business-focused solutions (preferred).

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