Project Manager, Artificial Intelligence
This role will work with cross-functional teams including, but not limited to, Quality Operations, R&D Quality, BTS, and Data Analytics in the implementation of AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges across the global AbbVie Quality network. Partnering with business leaders and process owners, the position holder will ensure processes are AI ready and subsequently provide the necessary business support to BTS from a solution implementation perspective.
- Collaborate with business process owners to understand current business processes, challenges, and determine where AI can automate tasks, improve accuracy, or provide new insight.
- Project manages the design, development and deployment of AI solutions into production environments from a business perspective and ensuring their integration with existing systems.
- Conduct intake of business AI proposals from the global Quality organization, determine prioritization in alignment with leadership objectives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams of data scientists, BTS, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into AI solutions.
- Collaborate with business process owners and data analytics to preprocess and clean data for AI models.
- Coordinate data readiness for AI models including source identification and needed transformations.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of AI systems, optimizing and fine-tuning existing AI models to enhance their accuracy, efficiency, and performance.
- Train and educate teams on AI solutions and adapts training content to the rapidly evolving landscape of AI. Drive AI technology thinking within Quality Operations.
- Remain appraised of regulatory requirements in the field of artificial intelligence and maintain the global quality system ensuring that AI applications adhere to industry regulations and standards.
- Participate in the relevant industry forums and represent AbbVie.
- Participate in the AI solution validation and approve SLC deliverables as Business System Owner.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
- 8+ years' working in a global GMP pharmaceutical, biologics and/or medical device company with demonstrated understanding of industry processes and technical discipline.
- Understanding of data engineering and data warehousing concepts.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to work with complex datasets.
- Solid interpersonal and influencing skills to ensure alignment at various levels cross-functionally
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Excellent leader for a multidisciplinary team from all levels and functions of the organization
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects independently from concept to deployment.
- A passion for remaining current with the latest advancements in technology.
- Analytical thinker with excellent attention to detail.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
- This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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January 21, 2026
5-7 business days
After submission
- •Role explicitly centers on implementing 'AI-powered solutions' and managing end-to-end AI projects (design, deployment, integration).
- •Clear workflow integration signals: coordinating data readiness, system integration, and deploying AI into production environments.
- •Strong strategic responsibilities: intake/prioritization, alignment with leadership objectives, business system ownership and governance.
This is a senior, well-compensated role at an established pharmaceutical company that covers strong foundational needs (competitive pay, benefits, stability) and offers notable opportunities for ownership, regulatory visibility, and cross-functional impact. Gaps appear in concrete information about team structure, day-to-day workload, flexibility/onsite expectations, and formal professional development pathways; these gaps should be clarified in interviews to assess fit and long-term growth.
- •On-site requirement without clarity on flexibility or hybrid options may limit work-life balance or require relocation; posting does not specify accommodations.
- •Team structure and direct support are unclear — posting lacks information about the size of the team, dedicated data engineering/analytics resources, or reporting line; risk of high workload if supporting a large global remit without clear resourcing.
- •Professional development details (mentorship, dedicated training budget, clear career progression) are not specified despite senior and cross‑disciplinary expectations — could limit long‑term growth if not clarified.
- •Clear base pay range ($106,500–$202,500) and explicit benefits (medical/dental/vision, 401(k), PTO).
- •Large, established employer (~55,000 employees) in regulated pharma/biologics with global Quality network — signals stability.
- •Role explicitly includes senior ownership: lead projects from concept to deployment, Business System Owner responsibilities, cross-functional influence.
- •Can you describe the immediate team and reporting structure for this role (direct reports, peers, matrixed partners) and who will be my primary stakeholder?
- •What does success look like in the first 6 months for the Project Manager, AI role — are there specific deliverables, KPIs, or prioritized AI projects I would be expected to own?
- •The posting is on-site in North Chicago — what is the expected in-office schedule or hybrid flexibility, and are there relocation or remote-work accommodations available for qualified candidates?
Location
Salary Range
$107k - $203k
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Senior
Posted
October 23, 2025 (1 week ago)
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