Director, Medical Affairs + Health Impact Data & Analytics

Develop Global (US and International) Medical Affairs + Health Impact (MHI) Data and Analytics (DnA) strategy, refining the future state vision to ensure DnA evolves into the backbone of MHI ways of working.  This leader will have responsibility for the design of the global MHI DnA architecture and long term development in support of the organization's data management strategy (across data sources) with consideration to existing capabilities/platforms. This individual will have a deep understanding of designing analytics plans around medical strategy execution and will partner with omnichannel strategy, field excellence, global strategic operations and other cross functional partners. The ideal candidate will also be forward-thinking and will be able to anticipate the organization’s needs as consumer needs change with the ever-evolving Omnichannel and analytical landscapes and must be able to meaningfully communicate insights and information to a broad group of stakeholders through exceptional oral and written communication. 

This position is based at our Mettawa, IL headquarters location following a hybrid schedule of 3 days/week in office.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Define and lead the global MHI Data & Analytics strategy, operating model, and capability roadmap, including managing analyst team, , prioritization, and long-term capability development.
2. Serve as the senior Data & Analytics partner to MHI and a connector to enterprise DnA leaders across AbbVie, ensuring MHI’s strategy aligns with enterprise standards, platforms, and broader business priorities.
3. Own the global MHI data management strategy across internal and external data sources, including future-state architecture, integration with existing platforms, and the evolution of the data ecosystem over time.
4. Lead the data and infrastructure work required to support key organizational priorities, including the Care Gap Engagement Model, mACE, and LOOP, ensuring the necessary capabilities are in place to enable execution, measurement, and optimization.
5. Own MHI data governance and standards, establishing the framework for data definitions, metadata, access, usage, quality, and consistency across sources and platforms.
6. Lead strategic third-party data and analytics vendor relationships, including selection, governance, performance management, and ongoing value realization.
7. Own the reporting, analytics, and engagement measurement roadmap, partnering with Omnichannel, Field Excellence, and other key stakeholders to define priorities, requirements, and adoption plans.
8. Ensure data availability, integrity, and fitness for use to support core MHI priorities such as omnichannel reporting, impact measurement, segmentation, and rapid insight generation.
9. Oversee the operational workflows and governance processes required to enable compliant, efficient access to data and analytics assets, including legal, OEC, Data Legal, Governance, and Procurement partners as needed.
10. Drive adoption of MHI business and third-party data across the organization, and lead the implementation of data solutions that improve decision-making, execution, and business impact.

1. Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree preferred. 8-10 years industry experience in the Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, or other Healthcare related field preferred
2. 8+ years experience in data analytics and data strategy required
3. Extensive hand’s-on experience and fluency in coding SQL (BigQuery, Hue, SQL Assistant, etc.)
4. Understanding of the cross-digital channel and analytics space, in areas such as digital media, search, social media, social listening, online video, websites, mobile applications, data management platforms, programmatic targeting, endemic, paid search vs SEO, and familiarity with concepts surrounding tagging implementation for data capture
5. Strong analytical reasoning abilities, intellectual curiosity, strong business acumen, and creativity in problem solving. Experience with current methods Analytics/Machine Learning
6. Experience on cross-functional teams and initiatives 

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

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