This role is based out of Mettawa, IL. Talent must be local and able to adhere to our hybrid operating model (3 days in office). 

We are seeking an experienced and visionary leader to join our organization as the Director II, APEX Data Transformation, reporting directly to Senior Director, APEX Enterprise. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing the development and execution of data strategies that inform business decisions and drive significant business value. You will develop and execute a strategic vision and provide leadership to teams across US Commercial and AbbVie Patient Services data governance, data operations, data strategy, and business intelligence. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams spanning APEX, Digital Lab, BTS, AbbVie Patient Services, Brand Marketing, and Finance you will deliver high-quality, usable data that fuel business growth. As a Director II and a member of the APEX functional leadership team, you will play a critical role in shaping our organization's data-driven culture and driving transformative insights to accelerate our growth and ensure our ongoing success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a strategic vision for the Data Center of Excellence that aligns with current and future business objectives and drives growth. This includes identifying data solutions that build competitive advantage.
• Lead, manage, and mentor a diverse team of data professionals, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment that promotes growth, innovation, and learning.
• Oversee US Commercial and AbbVie Patient Services data management program including data governance, syndicated data operations, promotional data operations, patient claims data operations, commercial MDM, and patient MDM.
• Develop and lead the change management and implementation of data governance across US Commercial and Patient Services data assets – ensuring internal analytic consumers can access data assets easily, when needed and with confidence that data is accurate.
• Develop and implement a cross-enterprise harmonized data strategy and business intelligence solutions that enable stakeholders to access and leverage data to make informed decisions and drive business outcomes.
• Evaluate the current and future business needs for data solutions and develop the roadmap for converting data projects to products.
• Develop and execute data acquisition and sourcing strategies, identifying and evaluating external data sources and partnerships to augment internal data assets.
• Lead data change management efforts, ensuring successful adoption and integration of data products across the organization.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in data, evaluating their potential impact on our organization and identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.