Associate Manager, Pipeline Analytics & Operations

AbbVie•North Chicago, IL

2d•$78,500 - $141,000

About The Position

The Associate Manager of Pipeline Analytics and Operations supports data analysis and operational processes to help achieve business objectives. The role focuses on improving efficiency through effective data use and process management, and contributes insights that enhance strategic planning and operational workflows. It includes foundational analytics, reporting, project coordination, process optimization, communication, and resource-management support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred in a technical, scientific, or business management-related discipline and 4+ years of professional work experience, preferably in project coordination, system-based processes, or the pharmaceutical or biotech industry; alternatively, a master’s degree.
Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Demonstrated ability to execute successfully in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work independently and represent sound strategies.
Clear leadership skills, including strong written and interpersonal communication, ability to present and logically justify proposals, sound judgment, communication across cultures and disciplines, relationship building, and fostering teamwork.
Proficiency in project management and business operations tools and techniques; good technology skills, including project management software and business intelligence tools.
Minimum basic leadership skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and build relationships across teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience with or knowledge of the drug development process.
Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar platforms, including using AI to develop scripts, automate workflows, troubleshoot technical issues, and accelerate data and analytics solutions.
Basic project team leadership experience.
Database management and querying experience.
Customer service or systems support experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct basic data analysis to identify trends and anomalies, generate foundational insights for pipeline project decisions, and prepare data summaries for senior management review.
Create visual reports and presentations that clearly communicate data insights and performance metrics to varied audiences; use AI development tools such as Claude Coding to develop scripts for data analysis and visualization.
Support data management practices by collaborating with teams on effective use and maintenance of data tools, assessing practices, and assisting with data quality standards and procedures.
Coordinate strategic project tasks, track progress, manage schedules, maintain resource logs, and work with colleagues to address challenges and support timely delivery.
Support business operations by helping ensure processes run efficiently, identifying and implementing straightforward improvements, and coordinating deployment of systems and tools.
Compile routine reports for project tracking and operational planning, ensure data accuracy and relevance, communicate findings, and respond to ad hoc reporting requests with customer-specific insights.
Support communication among project teams by coordinating meetings, preparing discussion materials, and disseminating project information and updates.
Assist with resource management, support development of predictive models for resource allocation, participate in regular resource reviews, and provide input to senior managers.