Associate Director, Clinical & Performance Insights - Remote

Overview

The Clinical & Performance Insights (C&PI) team plays an instrumental role in enabling the R&D organization to fully leverage our advanced performance analytics platforms, driving operational excellence and efficiency. As Associate Director, Clinical & Performance Insights, you will be a key leader, guiding the development and implementation of the overarching C&PI strategy and leading impactful change management initiatives.

In Short

• Drive end-to-end strategy for VISION and CATALYST, partnering with platform owners to ensure alignment with CDO and R&D priorities
• Shape and align the C&PI team's strategic vision and roadmap, securing support and resources from governance committees
• Lead strategic change initiatives to enhance adoption and maximize impact through focused communication, training, and stakeholder engagement
• Monitor, analyze, and report key performance indicators to showcase platform utilization, adoption trends, and operational efficiency gains
• Train and mentor staff to support strategy execution, change management, and demonstration of platform outcomes
• Continuously assess system capabilities, user feedback, and industry trends to keep AbbVie at the forefront of clinical trial analytics innovation
• Maintain expertise in current R&D systems to drive excellence and align with business processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional peers to harmonize platform outputs with enterprise data standards, R&D metrics, and improvement goals

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, technical, or business field; advanced degree preferred
• 8-12 years’ experience in pharma, biotech, or healthcare, with strong background in clinical trials, operations, and analytics
• Prior consulting in life sciences or product ownership in a GxP/regulated environment highly desirable
• Proven expertise with enterprise data visualization, performance management, or predictive analytics tools
• Ability to translate complex business needs into system strategies, roadmaps, and tech investments
• Effective leader, skilled in coaching, development, and influencing without direct authority
• Success collaborating cross-functionally and navigating matrixed organizations
• Outstanding communication skills, with executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Demonstrated analytical skills; able to evaluate multifaceted issues to ensure balanced risk assessments
• Familiarity with predictive analytics, machine learning, and modern visualization platforms

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k)
• Eligibility to participate in short-term and long-term incentive programs