Director, Digital & Data Excellence

About Abb Vie

Abb Vie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that address serious health issues today and tomorrow. The company aims to have a remarkable impact across key therapeutic areas such as immunology, oncology, and neuroscience, as well as products and services in the Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

The Director of Data & Analytics is a strategic leadership role that combines business ownership with data-driven influence. This position is crucial for steering the data strategy and leveraging analytics to provide actionable insights across the organization.

As a strategic leader, you will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to enhance data‑driven decision‑making, improve business processes, and apply data and insights to drive business activities. You will engage with functional leaders, lead a team of professionals, and develop comprehensive analytics roadmaps to deliver high‑value analytics products aligned with business objectives.

• Envision and articulate the overarching strategy for data and analytics within One Hub, ensuring alignment with business goals and driving digital transformation.
• Lead the development of integrated data and analytics roadmaps and develop business cases for funding in collaboration with the Business Technology Solutions (BTS) Data Office.
• Oversee the translation of business needs into data and analytics solutions, ensuring delivery aligns with stakeholder expectations and adds value to One Hub operations.
• Champion the adoption and utilization of data assets and analytics products, fostering a culture of data‑driven decision‑making and continuous learning.
• Direct the governance of data processes, establishing maintenance routines, quality standards, and reporting mechanisms to ensure ongoing data integrity.
• Envision and maintain the infrastructure necessary for advanced One Hub analytics, including dashboards, applications, and other enabling tools.
• Actively participate in Program Increment (PI) planning and agile ceremonies to drive alignment on data product priorities for each release.
• Monitor and report on the health and value of data assets, institute improvements and best practices to maintain the organization’s competitive edge.
• Provide visionary leadership for the data and analytics teams, nurturing talent, fostering innovation, and encouraging professional growth.
• Build and maintain a high‑performance culture within the data and analytics teams, ensuring they are equipped to meet current and future challenges. Oversee team workload, guide through complex work issues, conduct performance reviews, and assist with succession planning.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Statistics, Mathematics, or another quantitative field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in Operations, Supply Chain, or a related business or operations function.
• Experience leading cross‑functional initiatives and managing senior internal business and functional leaders.
• Proven expertise in data analytics and strategic capability development within an Operations function.
• Experience developing strategic roadmaps for digital transformation and leading cross‑functional adoption.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry preferred.

Hybrid position at our North Chicago site. The expectation is three days in the office and two days remote.

• Pay is disclosed as a range in good faith based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation within this range will depend on factors such as geographic location.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our long‑term incentive programs.

Note:

No amount of pay is considered wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. Compensation and benefits remain at the company’s sole discretion until paid.

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

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