Associate Director R&D Information Research IT (Hybrid)

South San Francisco, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Associate Director IT Business Relationship Manager plays a pivotal role in managing strategic partnerships between R&D IT and multiple areas within the global Discovery R&D organization with a primary emphasis on Precision Medicine and Aesthetics discovery. This leader is accountable for guiding and developing a team of business systems analysts and consultants fostering strong collaboration with R&D leaders to ensure the effective design development implementation and support of process software and data systems that drive AbbVies Drug Discovery initiatives. Through proactive relationship management and a commitment to people leadership this role aligns R&D IT capabilities with scientific objectives empowering innovation and operational excellence across the organization.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain productive partnerships across global leadership scientists external collaborators and other stakeholders to develop and execute integrated technology strategies within the R&D organization.
Collaborate with R&D Scientists/executives and IT executives to initiate plan and set strategic direction for R&D IT projects.
Oversee the deployment and integration of scientific technology tools including AI solutions and high-performance computing resources to support R&D discovery research.
Champion continuous improvement through ongoing education evaluation of best practices and implementation of innovative solutions.
Develop and execute stakeholder engagement strategies to inform consult and involve stakeholders in key initiatives.
Ensure compliance with all relevant corporate and divisional policies and procedures.
Lead and develop a distributed team of scientific technical and business analysts and consultants fostering a positive collaborative and high-performing culture.
Promote a strong customer-focused mindset ensuring team commitment to engaging stakeholders in process and service development.
Drive team members professional growth through mentorship training and development initiatives.
Proactively advise leadership on risks and issues to ensure effective management and communication.

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree with 9 years experience; Masters degree with 8 years experience; PhD with 4 years experience in life sciences computer science or business.

9 years experience: business relationship management business systems analysis project management software development or deployment with a minimum of 9 years managing projects or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Experience managing teams and direct reports or contractors or other direct management experience.

Strongly Preferred:

Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Life Sciences Bioinformatics Computer Science Information Systems or related scientific field.

Proven experience in business relationship management within pharmaceutical biotechnology or healthcare/scientific research organizations.

Strong understanding of drug discovery and development precision medicine and scientific data management.

Experience leading cross-functional teams ideally in IT R&D or other scientific environments.

Excellent stakeholder management communication and influencing skills.

Demonstrated ability to align technical strategy with scientific and corporate objectives.

Familiarity with regulatory requirements (e.g. GxP data privacy) compliance and quality management in research.

Additional Information :

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.

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 Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys 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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Employment Type :

Full-time

The Associate Director IT Business Relationship Manager plays a pivotal role in managing strategic partnerships between R&D IT and multiple areas within the global Discovery R&D organization with a primary emphasis on Precision Medicine and Aesthetics discovery. This leader is accountable for guidi...