Director II, Strategy & Business Insights - job 2 of 2

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.

The Director II, Strategy & Business Insights is a pivotal and highly strategic leadership role within the Clinical Development Operations (CDO) organization. This role is responsible for shaping and advancing the data strategy, analytics roadmap, and business insights capability that enable faster, smarter, and more effective clinical trial execution across AbbVie’s global portfolio. Reporting to the Head of Clinical Acceleration & Performance, this leader partners closely with senior executives across R&D and CDO to develop and deliver transformative insights that inform decision-making at all levels. In addition to setting the strategic direction for advanced analytics and visualization, the Director II is accountable for the successful development and leadership of two cornerstone platforms: VISION, AbbVie’s enterprise data visualization and performance management system, and CATALYST, our machine learning-driven site selection and feasibility engine. This role is ideal for a forward-thinking, impact-oriented leader who thrives at the intersection of data, strategy, innovation, and execution—and is passionate about improving outcomes for patients, sites, and the business.

Responsibilities: 

• Define and continuously evolve the vision and roadmap for AbbVie’s business insights strategy in support of a high-performing global clinical operations organization
• Lead the ongoing development and impact delivery of VISION and CATALYST, two enterprise platforms critical to planning, monitoring, and optimizing clinical trial execution
• In partnership with cross-functional teams (e.g., DSS, BTS/IR), establish and maintain scalable data and analytics infrastructure, enabling timely and actionable insights
• Guide the integration of internal and external data sources to develop CDO’s data asset strategy and create competitive advantage in study design, site selection, and operational performance
• Provide strategic direction and oversight for advanced analytics, data visualization, and performance management in alignment with business priorities
• Act as a thought partner to senior leaders, enabling forward-looking decision-making through the synthesis of complex information into clear and compelling strategic narratives
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to improve analytical maturity, enable innovation, and align insight generation with enterprise goals
• Promote continuous improvement of business operations, prioritizing enhancements that improve efficiency, user experience, and organizational agility
• Build, lead, and coach a high-performing team of insights professionals, cultivating a culture of excellence, curiosity, and cross-functional impact
• Represent the function across departmental and enterprise forums, contributing to knowledge-sharing, governance, and the advancement of analytics and insights capabilities

• Master’s or PhD in Business, Data Science, Statistics, Economics, or related field preferred
• Minimum 12 years of industry experience, with at least 7 years in analytics, strategy, or clinical development, ideally within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sector
• Proven experience managing and mentoring high-performing teams, including people leaders and geographically dispersed staff
• Demonstrated ability to translate business challenges into data strategies, and to deliver insight-driven solutions that support strategic decision-making
• Expertise in data visualization, advanced analytics, and strategic performance management tools (e.g., Tableau, Spotfire, Power BI, R, Python)
• Familiarity with AI, machine learning, forecasting models, and predictive analytics relevant to clinical trial operations
• Strong business acumen with the ability to prioritize effectively, balance rigor with pragmatism, and influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Exceptional communication and executive storytelling skills, with a track record of engagement with senior leadership
• Experience with large-scale system development or product ownership for business intelligence platforms is a plus
• Passion for advancing innovation in support of patient-centric, data-informed clinical development

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. Salary:​ $177,000 - $336,000

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. ​

• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs​

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. ​

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