Position Details

Type Full-Time

Experience lead

Exp. Years 5-10 years

Education Advanced degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific, computational, or legal discipline (e.g., computer science, data science, computational biology, PharmD, PhD, MD, JD)

Category Project & Program Management

About this role

Director-level role responsible for shaping and managing AbbVie's AI-enabled external partnerships. Leads alliance management, governance, and supports BD and due diligence to strengthen AbbVie's global portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Champion AbbVie's AI Strategic Alliances
Lead Strategic Reviews and Governance
Engage and Influence Senior Leadership
Support Business Development and Due Diligence
Optimize and Evolve Partnerships

Technical Overview

Focus on AI-enabled collaborations across pharma R&D; requires fluency with AI/ML concepts, ability to translate technical discussions into business terms, and managing complex, technology-driven partnerships. Implements governance frameworks, strategic reviews, and data-driven insights.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a director-level alliance manager with 5-10 years in AI-enabled partnerships within pharma/biotech, strong governance experience, and the ability to influence senior leadership across global teams. They excel at managing due diligence, contract amendments, and driving long-term value in external collaborations.

Must-Have Skills

5-10 years of alliance managementexternal innovationcorporate venturesor pharmaceutical developmentAdvanced degree or equivalent in computer science / data science / computational biology / PharmD / PhD / MD / JDAI & Technical FluencyStrategic & Business AcumenLeadership and Influence

Nice-to-Have Skills

Familiarity with contractual governanceExperience with AI-enabled partnershipsExperience in pharma R&D

Required Skills

5-10 years of alliance managementexternal innovationcorporate venturesor pharmaceutical development; advanced degree; ai & technical fluency; strategic acumen; leadership; negotiation; due diligence; governance; strategic reviews; joint steering committees; pharma; biopharma; r&d; data-driven decision-making; cross-functional collaboration

Hard Skills

AIArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningAlliance ManagementExternal collaborationsDue DiligenceStrategic ReviewsGovernanceJoint Steering CommitteesNegotiationBusiness DevelopmentContract amendmentsOperational excellenceData-driven decision makingCross-functional collaborationPharmaBiopharmaR&D

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationInfluenceNegotiationRelationship-buildingStrategic thinkingProblem-solvingCollaborative

Industry & Role

Industry Healthcare & Medical

Job Function Manage and optimize external AI partnerships to advance AbbVie's R&D pipeline.

Role Subtype Director-level alliance management

Keywords for Your Resume

Alliances AIAIArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningAlliance ManagementExternal collaborationsR&D pipelineStrategic ReviewsGovernanceJoint Steering CommitteesDue DiligenceBusiness DevelopmentNegotiationAmendmentsOperational excellenceData-drivenSenior leadershipCross-functionalPharmaBiopharmaContractual governanceHybridOn-siteAbbVie3 days onsiteStrategic alliance management

Deal Breakers

Less than 5 years in alliance management, No AI-enabled partnerships experience, No advanced degree in a relevant field, Unwilling to work in a hybrid 3-day onsite arrangement

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