AbbVie's strategic direction for artificial intelligence initiatives focused on enhancing and automating quality processes. This role is responsible for shaping the vision and strategy for leveraging AI to drive innovation, operational excellence, and compliance as part of AbbVie’s Operations Transformation function.
Requirements
- Proven track record of leading large-scale, cross-functional AI initiatives in life sciences or manufacturing environments.
- Deep business acumen and understanding of quality assurance, quality control, and regulatory routines.
- Experience with pharmaceutical or healthcare quality systems and operations.
- Understanding of regulatory frameworks (e.g., GMP, GxP) and quality standards for life sciences.
- Knowledge of data privacy, ethical AI principles, and risk management in QA/QC.
- Strategic mindset with ability to anticipate trends and opportunities for AI in quality assurance and control.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement an AI strategy aligned with QA/QC priorities and AbbVie’s business objectives.
- Identify, evaluate, and collaborate with technology vendors, external partners, and research institutions to advance AI-driven quality capabilities.
- Lead cross-functional teams to deliver and scale AI solutions for quality control testing, process monitoring, data analytics, and risk-based quality assurance.
- Oversee governance, compliance, and ethical frameworks for AI initiatives, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
- Monitor emerging AI technologies, methodologies, and best practices relevant to quality assurance, quality control, and compliance.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for AI-related QA/QC projects and external collaborations, ensuring alignment and achievement of shared goals.
- Communicate outcomes, impact, and value of AI-driven quality initiatives to executive leadership.
Other
- Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Engineering, Science, Quality Management, or related field; business qualifications preferred.
- 10+ years’ experience in quality assurance, quality control, or regulatory compliance.
- Strong collaboration, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent communication skills, able to convey complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholder groups.
- Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making across QA/QC.
