Purpose

We are seeking a Director of AI & Automation to join the Finance Transformation team. The Director will be responsible for driving AI & Automation programs across the Finance organization. You will lead the design and development of Proof of Concepts (“POCs”), assisting the Finance organization with identification of POCs, and supporting the scaling of initiatives across the organization. This role will also be responsible for setting strategy and aligning Finance goals with AbbVie’s Enterprise vision.

This role will lead the implementation of AI models to automate processes and accelerate operational transformation within Finance. This role will also team and collaborate with the Business Technology Systems (“BTS”) organization to develop a comprehensive training and communications program to promote data democratization and build GenAI skills across the Finance organization.

Responsibilities

• Defining and driving a comprehensive data and AI strategy for the Finance function that aligns with both Finance and Enterprise goals.
• Building and leading a Finance AI & Automation enablement team to support business users across the Finance organization.
• Ensuring that data architecture is used as a lens and a filter to identify, prioritize and execute the data and analytics initiatives with clear line of sight to enterprise strategies and business outcomes.
• Creating a multi-year roadmap for Finance data and AI capabilities, including investments in people, processes, and technology.
• Collaborating with the Data Strategy team within Finance Transformation and other business systems owners to rationalize the data environment across the Finance enterprise into a scalable, central data architecture.
• Ensuring strong governance frameworks that support both centralized strategy and localized business unit needs.
• Partnering with Finance leaders across all functional areas to identify and prioritize data- and AI-driven opportunities for value creation, including collaboration with Commercial and Operations organizations to align efforts.
• Leading creation of training and communications to support the democratization of data, analytics, and GenAI capabilities.
• Cultivating a high-performance, collaborative culture focused on innovation, delivery, and measurable business impact.
• Mentoring and developing talent to grow organizational data and AI capabilities internally, sustainably.
• Building strong relationships across Finance and BTS and BU-specific teams to ensure coordination and adoption.
• Ensuring AbbVie’s data is safe, secure, and managed in compliance with global regulations and company standards.

The ideal candidate will:

• Execute the Finance Automation & AI strategy and influence decision-makers while leading data change management efforts across the Finance organization.
• Drive an effective data-driven culture that scales to meet the needs of all Finance functions across AbbVie.