The Associate Director, IT – Business Relationship Manager plays a pivotal role in managing strategic partnerships between R&D IT and multiple areas within the global Discovery R&D organization, with a primary emphasis on Precision Medicine and Aesthetics discovery. This leader is accountable for guiding and developing a team of business systems analysts and consultants, fostering strong collaboration with R&D leaders to ensure the effective design, development, implementation, and support of process, software, and data systems that drive AbbVie’s Drug Discovery initiatives. Through proactive relationship management and a commitment to people leadership, this role aligns R&D IT capabilities with scientific objectives, empowering innovation and operational excellence across the organization. 

Responsibilities

• ​​Build and maintain productive 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 to initiate, 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 divisional policies and procedures. 
• ​Lead and develop a distributed team of scientific, technical and business analysts 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. 
• ​Proactively advise leadership on risks and issues to ensure effective management and communication.