Director, AI Business Strategy & Implementation

at AbbVie in North Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Company Description

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 – 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 Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

Job Description

As a leading global organization, we are committed to fostering a dynamic and engaging work environment for our employees. We believe that digital innovation, particularly AI-enabled solutions, plays a pivotal role in enhancing employee experience, driving organizational agility, and efficiency gains for the organization. Technology-based solutions, powered by AI, have the capability to significantly reduce manual processing of repeatable and predictable tasks, freeing up the HR workforce to engage in more complex and/or strategic engagements.

The Director of Employee Digital Experience & AI Strategy will lead the strategic development and implementation of AI-driven solutions to enhance employee experience, drive efficiency, and improve organizational agility. This role requires a visionary leader with a deep understanding of the external technology landscape and a nuanced grasp of the company’s internal processes and opportunities.

Responsibilities:

+ Develop AI Strategy: Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive AI strategy for transforming digital employee experience, aligned with the HR and AbbVie’s organization’s overall business objectives and HR processes.

+ Process Improvement and Efficiency: Analyze current people-related processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement. Design and implement AI-driven solutions to streamline processes and increase operational efficiency.

+ AI Governance: Advocate for responsible AI practices, ensuring data privacy, security, and ethical considerations are embedded throughout the process.

+ Technology Evaluation and Selection: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate and select the most suitable AI technologies and solutions that align with the organization’s needs and goals.

+ Develop clear business case for proposed solutions, including capital and expense financial requirements, tangible benefits in terms of dollars saved, and gaiting of costs vs benefits realized over time.

+ Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with senior leadership, department heads, and key stakeholders to communicate the value proposition of AI-enabled solutions and gain buy-in for strategic alignment.

+ Agile Implementation: Work closely with IT, HR, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and implementation of AI-enabled solutions, driving agility and efficiency across the organization.

+ Change Management: Champion a culture of digital transformation and change within the organization, fostering adoption of AI technologies and facilitating training and support for employees.

+ Performance Monitoring and Optimization: Establish metrics and KPIs to monitor the performance and effectiveness of AI-enabled solutions, continuously iterating and optimizing based on feedback and data insights.

+ Thought Leadership: Serve as a thought leader in the field of digital employee experience and AI technology, representing the organization at industry events and conferences, and contributing insights and expertise to relevant forums and publications.

+ Team Leadership: Lead direct and indirect team members to maximize performance, maintain engagement and create a culture aligned with AbbVie’s Ways We Work.

+ Research and Analysis: Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends in the AI landscape, conducting thorough research and analysis to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement within the organization.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Business Administration, HR Management); advanced degree and/or relevant certifications preferred.

+ Certification in project management and/or process improvement (PMP, Agile, 6 Sigma) preferred.

+ Advanced presentation skills, including narrative development, content development and message delivery via PowerPoint or similar tools.

+ Proven track record of leadership and success in developing and implementing digital strategies, with a focus on AI technology.

+ Strong understanding of HR processes and organizational dynamics, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

+ Experience in researching, evaluating, and selecting AI technologies and vendors, with a keen eye for innovation and emerging trends.

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

+ Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset, capable of driving transformational change and delivering tangible business outcomes.

+ Strong analytical skills, with the ability to gather and interpret data to inform decision-making and measure the impact of digital initiatives.

+ Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

+ Passion for technology and a commitment to staying at the forefront of digital innovation in the workplace.

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 short-term incentive programs. ?

+ This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs?

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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. ?

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AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status. US & Puerto Rico only – to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html