Scientific Information Resource Management Lead; Hybrid

Scientific Information Resource Management Lead (Hybrid)

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Abb Vie'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: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care, and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about Abb Vie, please visit

Job Description

The lead for Scientific Information Resource Management is responsible for the strategic direction of Abb Vie's EKA (Library) global portfolio of published information resources. The role oversees Abb Vie's Content Value Cycle, which assesses licensed content and data through ongoing evaluation of resources to ensure content investments deliver measurable benefits for research. The lead will help drive business decisions and knowledge integration through this evaluation process.

Additional responsibilities include developing vendor strategies to fulfill external information needs across all Abb Vie divisions, managing contracts, the information resource portfolio, and relationships with key stakeholders. Monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on the usage and impact of resources and services are essential to inform Abb Vie's content strategy and optimize portfolio performance. This role advances Abb Vie's EKA team's ability to proactively manage scientific information resources.

Close collaboration with Legal and Procurement functions ensures effective processes and contractual compliance for licensed resources.

• Manage the global Scientific Information Resource process, including strategic vendor and license/content management, copyright licensing consultation, and measurement of resource and service metrics.
• Develop long‑term vendor management strategies with key information providers to maximize value and ensure consistently high‑quality information at equitable prices for the organization.
• Define strategies to enhance value‑based outcomes with vendors.
• Oversee contractual compliance for licensed resources and ensure adherence to international copyright laws to protect Abb Vie’s interests.
• Define AI/LLM user‑right strategies/compliance by understanding the current AI/LLM environment, staying informed on latest trends, capabilities, and limitations of AI‑driven tools and the use of scientific content; identify current and emerging business needs and evaluate alternative technology solutions using information systems methodologies and best practices.
• Lead cross‑functional initiatives to assess information needs, analyze findings, and advise on the best solution for integrated information services.
• Measure and analyze usage of SRMO resources and services to support content strategy and efficient portfolio management.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, working with other functional leads to translate these into actions that support operational efficiency.
• Provide strategic support to the SRMO leads through active participation and proactive contributions to leadership activities.
• Build and sustain a productive and intellectually challenging work environment that delivers high‑quality services.
• Comply with applicable Corporate and Divisional policies and procedures.

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree with 7 years of experience;
  Master’s Degree with 6 years of experience;
  PhD with 2 years of experience.
• Innovative mindset, adaptability, collaborative skills, attention to detail, and strategic thinking.
• Experience reviewing, negotiating, and executing agreements with publishers and vendors.
• Knowledge of recent advancements and trends in generative AI technologies.
• Proven expertise in vendor negotiation and relationship management.

• Preferred: Library Science, Information Science, or Life Sciences experience.

• 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 within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location; the Company 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.

Abb Vie 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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