Director, Global Alliances - AI
Core
Lead and manage high-value external AI-enabled partnerships to advance AbbVie's R&D pipeline, serving as the post-transaction bridge between the company and technology partners.
Role type
Director, Global Alliances (AI Strategy)
Builds
Strategic alliances between biopharma and AI/ML technology partners
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Artificial Intelligence
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Alliance management, external innovation, corporate ventures, drug R&D processes, contractual governance, AI/ML technical fluency, strategic business reviews, due diligence, negotiation, risk mitigation, cross-functional stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in scientific, computational, or legal discipline
Technologies
AI/ML platforms, joint steering committees, business review tools
Responsibilities
Build and maintain trusted relationships with external AI partners; Lead strategic reviews and governance forums; Engage and influence senior leadership on partnership direction; Support business development and due diligence activities; Optimize and evolve existing partnership terms and operating models; Promote best-in-class alliance practices and mentor colleagues
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership