Director of AI - ME&C (Manufacturing, Engineering, and Contracting)

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.

Overview:

AbbVie, a global, research-driven biopharmaceutical company, is seeking a Director of AI for our Manufacturing, Engineering, and Contracting (ME&C) organization. This leadership role will drive the strategic vision and practical implementation of artificial intelligence solutions across ME&C operations, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices.

The Director of AI – Manufacturing Engineering & Contracting (ME&C) leads the strategic application of artificial intelligence to optimize manufacturing processes, engineering solutions, and contracting operations at AbbVie. This role defines and executes AI-driven strategies to enhance operational efficiency, innovation, cost-effectiveness, and quality across ME&C, driving continuous improvement and digital transformation within the organization

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI-driven solutions to optimize practices across ME&C.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Operations, IT, Quality, Compliance, and Data Science—to identify & execute high-impact AI initiatives.
• Lead a cross functional team, fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement to execute high impact AI initiatives.
• Create and execute the AI strategy roadmap for ME&C, adapting to evolving industry trends and AbbVie priorities.
• Oversee AI project governance, ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, and compliant with applicable regulations (e.g., FDA, GxP).
• Stay current with emerging AI technologies, tools, and regulatory guidance relevant to pharmaceutical manufacturing and engineering.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for internal and external stakeholders, representing AbbVie at industry forums as needed.

• Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Engineering, Science, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 10+ years of Biopharma Manufacturing/Engineering experience, including a strong track record in manufacturing, engineering, or highly regulated environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in AI strategy, deployment, and lifecycle management.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing, regulatory compliance (FDA, GxP), and digital transformation.
• Proven leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project management abilities.

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. ​

• 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. 

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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