Associate Director, Emerging Technology @ AbbVie

Company DescriptionAbbVie'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.Job DescriptionThis role isn't just about supporting operations; it's about reimagining and redefining them. This Associate Director will be at the forefront of:Creating the pharmaceutical factory and lab of the future, driving unprecedented levels of efficiency, quality, and agility.Unlocking new competitive advantages through advanced automation and data-driven insights.Ensuring AbbVie remains at the cutting edge of technological adoption in a rapidly evolving industry.Improving patient outcomes by enabling faster development, more reliable production, and more efficient delivery of medicines.This is a high-impact role for someone who is not only technologically savvy but also a true innovator and change agent.ResponsibilitiesStrategic Innovation & Roadmap Development:Lead the development and execution of the technology strategy for Operations initiatives, identifying and prioritizing disruptive technologies (AI, ML, advanced robotics, IoT, AR/VR, digital twins, quantum) that can revolutionize pharmaceutical operations, ensuring alignment with corporate strategic priorities and financial targets.Champion the transformation of core Operations business processes by leveraging AI, automation, and robotics for step-change improvements in efficiency, quality, and speed, with a clear focus on measurable ROI and business value creation.Develop and maintain a portfolio of emerging technology pilots and proofs-of-concept (POCs), evaluating their potential impact and scalability within a regulated environment, meticulously managing the investment required for each phase.Solution Incubation & Scaled Deployment:Drive the research, evaluation, and selection of cutting-edge technologies and platforms for operations, conducting thorough cost-benefit analyses and developing… Apply To This Job