Business Systems Consultant - Business Relationship Management

AbbVie•North Chicago, IL

5d•$109,500 - $208,500

About The Position

The Business Systems Consultant - Business Relationship Management serves as a strategic partner between R&D IT and the global Discovery R&D organization, with primary responsibility for supporting Small Molecule Therapeutics & Platform Technologies (SMTPT). This leader manages and develops a team of business systems analysts while collaborating with R&D leadership to deliver technology solutions that advance AbbVie’s Drug Discovery objectives. Through relationship management, people leadership, and strategic alignment, the role enables scientific innovation and operational excellence across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, Chemistry, or a related discipline and 7 years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience; or a PhD and 2 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience in business relationship management, business systems analysis, project management, technology solution delivery, or software implementation.
Ability to lead projects, manage competing priorities, and drive successful business outcomes in complex organizational environments.
Experience leading and developing teams, including direct reports, contractors, or cross-functional resources.
Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills, including the ability to build trusted partnerships across business and technology organizations.
Ability to translate business strategies and scientific objectives into technology roadmaps and actionable solutions.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related scientific discipline.
Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or scientific research organizations.
Strong understanding of drug discovery, research informatics, scientific platforms, and data management practices.
AI fluency, including the ability to engage business and technical stakeholders on AI/ML opportunities, translate business needs into use cases, and help drive adoption of AI-enabled solutions.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving collaboration across business, scientific, and technology functions.
Demonstrated success aligning technology strategy, digital innovation, and business objectives.
Knowledge of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and high-performance computing in research environments.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements, data privacy standards, compliance frameworks, and quality management practices relevant to scientific research.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain productive partnerships across global leadership, scientists, external collaborators, and other stakeholders to develop and execute integrated technology strategies within R&D.
Collaborate with R&D scientists and executives, as well as IT executives, to initiate and plan projects and set strategic direction for R&D IT.
Partner with R&D and IT leaders to identify opportunities for AI/ML to enhance scientific and technology workflows.
Oversee deployment and integration of scientific technology tools, including AI solutions and high-performance computing resources, to support R&D discovery research.
Champion continuous improvement through ongoing education, evaluation of best practices, and implementation of innovative solutions.
Develop and execute stakeholder engagement strategies to inform, consult, and involve stakeholders in key initiatives.
Ensure compliance with relevant corporate and divisional policies and procedures.
Lead and develop a team of business analysts, fostering a positive, collaborative, and high-performing culture.
Promote a customer-focused mindset and ensure the team engages stakeholders in process and service development.
Drive team members’ professional growth through mentorship, training, and development initiatives.
Proactively advise leadership on risks and issues to support effective management and communication.