Director, Data Analytics & Strategy

Abbott • Columbus, OH

18h • $149,300 - $298,700

About The Position

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Director of Data & Analytics Strategy leads the strategy, development, and execution of the organization's digital innovation and data analytics capabilities to elevate performance across manufacturing and supply chain. This role oversees a portfolio of digital initiatives while simultaneously building analytics capabilities. Through strong technical leadership, portfolio governance, and cross-functional collaboration, the role accelerates the organization’s digital maturity and data-driven decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Engineering, Business, or related technical field.
• 12+ years in roles spanning digital transformation, data analytics, supply chain, operational excellence, program leadership, or related functions.
• Expertise in digital transformation and strategy development, project management, and manufacturing/supply chain processes.
• Deep knowledge of analytics disciplines including data science, data engineering, data visualization, predictive modeling, and machine learning.
• Understanding of Industry 4.0 digital and technology trends.
• Strong understanding of data governance, regulatory requirements, and data security controls.
• Strong communication, negotiation, facilitation, and executive influence abilities.
• Proven ability to lead large, diverse teams and manage vendor relationships.
• Demonstrated capability in resource management, strategic planning, and organizational change.
• Results driven, balancing delivery of near-term improvements while maintaining a strong long-term strategic focus.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degrees reduce required experience.

Responsibilities

• Digital Maturity Leadership Develop and continually refine a Digital roadmap aligned with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and enterprise strategic priorities.
• Identify opportunities for digital enhancements that improve operational performance, reduce cost, improve quality, or strengthen supply resiliency.
• Establish governance, standards, and best practices for digital projects and portfolio management.
• Data Analytics Strategy Lead the comprehensive analytics function, including data science, data engineering, analysis, visualization, and insights delivery.
• Transform raw data into strategic insights that influence major business decisions across supply chain, quality, and operations.
• Integrate advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and machine learning into key processes to enable proactive decision-making.
• Data Governance & Data Management Lead the Data Governance and Data Management Programs, ensuring data integrity, security, compliance, and regulatory alignment.
• Ensure high-quality, reliable data is accessible for organizational decision-making and digital applications.
• Partner with Information Technology and other teams to select, build and manage key platforms and tools.
• Program & Portfolio Execution Oversee planning, execution, and monitoring of large-scale digital and analytics initiatives, including milestones, dependencies, risks, and communication plans.
• Establish and maintain systems to quantify project value and support objective decision-making for resource and investment prioritization.
• Facilitate prioritization and sequencing across digital and analytics portfolios to maximize impact.
• Leadership & Stakeholder Management Lead and develop global teams with diverse technical and business skill sets, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Partner with manufacturing site and division leadership to understand business needs, influence decision-making, and increase digital maturity.
• Communicate complex digital and analytical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees