Associate Director, Operations AI Governance
AbbVie•North Chicago, IL
•$141,500 - $268,500
About The Position
The Associate Director, Data Governance and Strategy – Operations will lead the operationalization of data governance frameworks and data management strategies within AbbVie’s operations function. This leader will ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance to enhance manufacturing, supply chain, and operational excellence. The role will closely partner with operations, IT, quality, and compliance teams to drive efficient and compliant processes that maximize the business value of operational data assets.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- 8+ years’ experience in data governance, operations, or data management, preferably in a pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or supply chain environment.
- Demonstrated ability to implement data governance programs that deliver operational improvement and compliance.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills within an operations function.
- Solid understanding of GxP, FDA, and data privacy/compliance requirements in operational settings.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply chain data environments highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute data governance strategies tailored to Operations, aligning with AbbVie’s enterprise goals and regulatory requirements.
- Lead cross-functional data governance committees within Operations to improve data quality, consistency, and lifecycle management for operational data.
- Define and enforce data ownership roles, stewardship responsibilities, and clear processes for operations-related data.
- Drive initiatives to enhance data management across manufacturing, supply chain, quality control, and related operational areas, including data classification, retention, and protection.
- Collaborate with operations, digital, and analytics teams to drive adoption of data management best practices and self-service analytics in operational processes.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with internal and external data policies related to operations, such as GxP, FDA, and other regulatory requirements.
- Support audit and regulatory inspections by providing robust documentation and expertise on operations data governance and processes.
- Remain current on industry trends, security, and regulatory requirements related to operational data management in pharmaceuticals.
Benefits
- paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
- medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k)
- long-term incentive programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
