Scientific Information Resource Management Lead; Hybrid

Company Description

Abb Vie'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 Abb Vie, please visit us at  Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, You Tube, Linked In and Tik Tok.

The lead for Scientific Information Resource management is responsible for the strategic direction of the Abb Vie EKA (Library) global portfolio of published information resources  role oversees Abb Vie’s Content Value Cycle which assesses licensed content and data through ongoing evaluation of resources and ensuring content investments deliver measurable benefits for research. The lead will help drive business decisions and knowledge integration through this evaluation process.

Other responsibilities include leading the development of vendor strategies to fulfill external information needs across all Abb Vie divisions, managing contracts, the information resource portfolio, and relationships with key stakeholders. Monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on the usage and impact of resources and services are essential to informing Abb Vie’s content strategy and optimizing portfolio performance. This role will advance the Abb Vie EKA team’s ability to proactively manage scientific information resources.

A close collaboration with Legal and Procurement functions is essential to ensure effective processes and contractual compliance for Abb Vie licensed resources.

• Manage the global Scientific Information Resource process, including strategic vendor and license/content management, copyright licensing consulting, and the measurement of resource and service metrics.
• Develop long‑term vendor management strategies with key information providers to maximize value and ensure consistently high‑quality information at equitable prices for the organization.
• Define strategies to enhance value‑based outcomes with vendors.
• Oversee contractual compliance for licensed resources and ensure adherence to international copyright laws to protect the interests of Abb Vie.
• Define AI/LLM user right strategies/compliance by understanding the current AI/LLM environment, staying informed on the latest trends, capabilities, and limitations of AI‑driven tools and the use of scientific content. Identify current and emerging business needs and evaluate alternative technology solutions using information systems methodologies and best practices.
• Lead cross‑functional initiatives to assess information needs, analyze findings, and advise on the best solution for integrated information services.
• Measure and analyze usage of SRMO resources and services to support content strategy and efficient portfolio management.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, working with other function leads to translate these into actions that support operational efficiency.
• Providing strategic support to the SRMO leads through active participation and proactive contributions to leadership activities.
• Build and sustain a productive and intellectually challenging work environment that delivers high‑quality services.
• Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional policies and procedures.

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree with 7 years of experience;
  Master’s Degree with 6 years’ experience;
  PhD with 2 years of experience.
• Innovative mindset, adaptability, collaborative skills, attention to detail, and strategic thinking.
• Experience reviewing, negotiating, and executing agreements with publishers and vendors.
• Knowledge of recent advancements and trends in generative AI technologies.
• Proven expertise in vendor, negotiation, and relationship management.

Preferred:

• Library Science, Information Science, or Life Sciences experience.

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay…