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The Associate Director, IT Business Relationship Manager plays a pivotal role in managing strategic partnerships betweenR&DITand multiple areas withintheglobalDiscoveryR&Dorganization, with a primary emphasis on Precision Medicine and Aestheticsdiscovery.This leader is accountable for guiding and developing a team of business systems analysts and consultants, fostering strong collaboration withR&Dleaders to ensure the effective design, development, implementation, and support of process, software, and data systems that drive AbbVies Drug Discovery initiatives. Through proactive relationship management and a commitment topeopleleadership, this role alignsR&DIT capabilities with scientificobjectives, empoweringinnovationand operational excellence across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Build andmaintainproductive partnerships across global leadership, scientists, external collaborators, and other stakeholders to develop and execute integrated technology strategies within the R&D organization.
• Collaborate with R&D Scientists/executives and IT executives toinitiate, plan, and set strategic direction for R&D IT projects.
• Oversee the deployment and integration of scientific technology tools,including AI solutions,and high-performance computing resources to support R&D discovery research.
• Champion continuous improvement through ongoing education, evaluation of best practices, and implementation of innovative solutions.
• Develop and execute stakeholder engagement strategies to inform, consult, and involve stakeholders in key initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant corporate and divisionalpolicies and procedures.
• Lead and develop adistributedteam ofscientific,technicaland businessanalysts and consultants, fostering a positive, collaborative, and high-performing culture.
• Promote a strong customer-focused mindset, ensuring team commitment to engaging stakeholders in process and service development.
• Drive team members professional growth through mentorship, training, and development initiatives.
• Proactivelyadviseleadership on risks and issues to ensure effective management and communication.

Bachelor'sdegree with 9 years experience;Master'sdegree with 8 years experience; PhD with 4 years experience in life sciences, computer science or business.

9+years experience:business relationship management, business systems analysis,project management,softwaredevelopmentor deployment, with a minimum of 9 years managing projects, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Experience managing teams and direct reports or contractors, or other direct management experience.

Strongly Preferred:

Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Life Sciences,Bioinformatics,Computer Science, Information Systems, or relatedscientificfield.

Proven experience in business relationship management within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, orhealthcare/scientificresearch organizations.

Strong understanding ofdrug discovery and development, precision medicine, and scientific data management.

Experience leading cross-functional teams, ideally inIT,R&D,orotherscientific environments.

Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.

Demonstratedability to aligntechnicalstrategy with scientific andcorporateobjectives.

Familiarity with regulatory requirements (e.g.,GxP, data privacy), compliance, and quality management in research.

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• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemay ultimatelypay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in thefuture.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

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