Associate Director, Clinical & Performance Insights

Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Job Description

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. Our platforms include VISION (AbbVie’s operational study performance tracking and forecasting system) and CATALYST (a machine learning-driven site selection engine).

In this role, you will shape and execute the end-to-end strategy for VISION and CATALYST, in partnership with platform owners, to align with broader R&D and CDO (Clinical Development) priorities. You’ll champion adoption and maximize impact through targeted communications, trainings, and stakeholder engagement initiatives. As part of change management, you will monitor, analyze, and report on both quantitative and qualitative key performance indicators to measure and showcase platform success.

The position requires frequent collaboration with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to provide strategic updates and align objectives. You will blend big-picture strategic vision with hands-on analytics and technology leadership to drive transformative change across the R&D organization. As a thought leader and innovator, you’ll leverage best-in-class platforms, lead cross-functional initiatives, and shape the future of clinical performance through data-driven insights, stakeholder partnerships, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This is a rare opportunity to unite strategic leadership, technology, and innovation, making a tangible impact on the future of clinical research.

At C&PI, we foster an environment that encourages creativity, inclusivity, and professional growth. Team members are empowered to bring their authentic selves, share bold ideas, and deliver excellence every day.

• 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. Will have one direct report. 
• 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 (e.g., Tesla, Veeva Clinical, AMP) 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, technical, or business field (e.g., data science, clinical research, IT, public health); advanced degree preferred (e.g., MBA, PhD, MPH, MS)
• 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
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Familiarity with predictive analytics, machine learning, and modern visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Spotfire, Power BI)
• Understanding of clinical operations data, performance KPIs, and trial management processes
• Strong foundation in change management, governance, and strategic planning across business and technical domains

Additional Information

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• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. ​
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​
• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. ​
• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs​

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. 

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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