Company Description
About AbbVie
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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
Purpose:
The Principal Data Scientist will serve as a strategic leader and technical expert driving enterprise-level transformation through the convergence of R&D data assets and the systematic integration of advanced AI/ML capabilities into organizational workflows. This role will work with cross-functional teams to define and architect scalable solutions that fundamentally transform how AbbVie leverages data and artificial intelligence to enhance strategic decision-making processes across the R&D pipeline and clinical development continuum.
Acting as a key member of the R&D Convergence Core team, this position will identify systemic gaps in data convergence and workflow integration, then lead collaborative efforts to design and implement enterprise-wide solutions that create sustainable organizational capabilities rather than isolated point solutions. The Principal Data Scientist will work at the intersection of scientific strategy, advanced analytics, and organizational transformation to establish integrated frameworks that enable scalable AI/ML adoption across therapeutic areas and functional domains.This role requires demonstrated expertise in translating cutting-edge AI technologies -including advanced machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI - into production-ready workflow integrations that drive measurable improvements in R&D innovation and efficiency, clinical trial optimization, and strategic portfolio decision-making processes. The position demands a proven track record of leading enterprise-scale data and AI initiatives that achieve cross-functional adoption and deliver sustained organizational impact.Enterprise Strategy & Workflow Transformation
Lead the identification and assessment of enterprise-level gaps in data convergence, analytical capabilities, and AI/ML integration across R&D workflows; design comprehensive strategies to address systemic challenges through scalable, integrated solutionsArchitect and champion collaborative cross-functional frameworks that enable the systematic integration of advanced AI/ML capabilities into existing R&D and clinical workflows, ensuring solutions are extensible, maintainable, and aligned with enterprise data strategiesDrive organizational transformation initiatives that fundamentally enhance how data and AI inform strategic decision-making across the R&D portfolio, therapeutic development, and clinical trial executionEstablish and evangelize best practices, standards, and governance frameworks for enterprise-wide AI/ML workflow integration that ensure consistency, quality, and regulatory compliance
Advanced AI/ML Solution Architecture
Oversee the development of sophisticated, production-grade AI/ML workflow orchestrations that integrate multiple data sources, analytical techniques, and decision support capabilities into cohesive enterprise solutionsLead the collaborative application of state-of-the-art AI technologies including advanced machine learning, deep learning architectures, natural language processing, and generative AI to transform complex R&D and clinical development processesArchitect end-to-end analytical pipelines that seamlessly connect data ingestion, feature engineering, model training, deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement within enterprise platformsDrive innovation in workflow automation and intelligent process optimization, leveraging AI/ML to reduce cycle times, enhance quality, and improve decision accuracy across the R&D continuum
Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration
Serve as the technical leader for high-impact, cross-functional initiatives requiring advanced data convergence and AI/ML integration across multiple therapeutic areas and R&D functionsPartner with senior leadership across R&D, IT, Data Science, and business functions to align workflow transformation initiatives with strategic priorities and ensure executive-level buy-inRepresent R&D in enterprise-wide forums and decision-making bodies related to data strategy, AI governance, and technology architecture, advocating for solutions that balance innovation with scalability and compliance
Organizational Capability Building
Oversee development of reusable, modular AI/ML components and workflow templates that can be rapidly adapted across different therapeutic areas and functional domainsCollaborate with Data Engineering, MLOps, and IT teams to establish robust infrastructure and platforms that support the scalable deployment and operation of integrated AI/ML workflows Establish metrics and monitoring frameworks to continuously assess the impact of AI/ML workflow integrations on R&D efficiency, decision quality, and strategic outcomes
Technical Excellence & Innovation
Maintain deep expertise in the latest advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and analytical methodologies; evaluate emerging technologies for their potential to drive enterprise-wide workflow transformationEnsure all AI/ML solutions adhere to regulatory requirements, data governance policies, ethical AI principles, and AbbVie quality standardsDesign solutions with security, privacy, auditability, and explainability considerations embedded from inception, particularly for regulated clinical and healthcare applicationsTranslate complex technical architectures and AI/ML methodologies into clear strategic narratives for diverse stakeholders, from technical teams to executive leadership
Qualifications
Education & Experience
PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or related quantitative field strongly preferred; Master's degree with exceptional demonstrated expertise and extensive experience considered4-5+ years of progressive experience building, deploying, and scaling advanced AI/ML solutions in enterprise environments, with demonstrated leadership of large-scale, cross-functional data and analytics initiatives.Proven track record of leading enterprise-wide workflow projects that resulted in measurable organizational impact and sustainable capability developmentMinimum 3+ years of experience working in highly matrixed, complex organizational environments (Preferred experience in Consulting across pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or similarly regulated industries strongly preferred)
Technical Expertise
Expert-level proficiency in advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence, including deep learning, neural network architectures, ensemble methods, transfer learning, and generative AI technologiesDemonstrated mastery of ML/AI frameworks and platforms (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Hugging Face) and their application to complex, real-world problemsAdvanced programming capabilities in Python and R, with strong software engineering principles; experience with production code development, version control, CI/CD pipelines, and testing frameworksDeep understanding of MLOps principles, model lifecycle management, workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Kubeflow, MLflow), and enterprise deployment architecturesExperience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, others) and distributed computing frameworks for large-scale data processing and model trainingStrong expertise in data architecture, data integration patterns, and modern data platforms supporting enterprise analytics
Strategic & Leadership Capabilities
Demonstrated success leading enterprise-scale initiatives that transform organizational workflows and decision-making processes through data and AI integrationProven ability to influence senior leadership, build cross-functional coalitions, and drive adoption of complex technical solutions across large, matrixed organizationsStrong change management acumen and experience driving organizational transformation in regulated environmentsTrack record of successful collaboration with multidisciplinary teams including data scientists, software engineers, clinicians, scientists, and business stakeholders
Domain Knowledge
Experience in pharmaceutical R&D, clinical development, or healthcare analytics strongly preferredUnderstanding of regulatory requirements, clinical trial design, drug development lifecycle, and healthcare data governance preferredWorking knowledge of healthcare data standards (e.g., CDISC, OMOP) and FAIR data frameworks preferred
Additional Information
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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 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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