Principal Research Scientist II - AI​/ML Partnerships, Biotherapeutics and Genetic Medicine

Principal Research Scientist II — AI/ML Partnerships, Biotherapeutics and Genetic Medicine

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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 us at  Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, You Tube, Linked In, and Tik Tok.

Biotherapeutics and Genetic Medicine (BGM), a part of Discovery Research within Abb Vie’s R&D, is a global organization that is responsible for discovering and optimizing drug candidate molecules for biotherapeutic modalities (monoclonal antibodies, multispecifics, proteins, conjugates, etc.) and genetic medicines (AAV, LNPs, siRNA, etc.) for all therapeutic areas across discovery.

The Associate Director of Biotherapeutics & Genetic Medicine (BGM) AI/ML partnerships will be a key leader in driving Abb Vie's AI/ML external strategy. This role requires an energetic strategic thinker, attuned to the innovation landscape, with deep, technical AI/ML experience in biopharma, who can leverage their background to represent BGM’s strategic priorities in external engagements. This position reports to the Head of AI/ML in BGM and will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.

This role is pivotal in driving our organization towards becoming a leader in the application of AI/ML, ensuring that AI/ML initiatives align with our overarching business objectives, delivering tangible business value, and accelerating our promise to patients.

• Develop a deep understanding of Abb Vie’s biotherapeutics discovery processes and drug program pipeline and use it as a foundation to co‑develop and champion an external AI/ML strategy that aligns with key areas of impact over both long‑ and short‑term horizons.
• Stay at the forefront of AI/ML innovation, technologies, and best practices, developing a bimonthly competitive intelligence report in coordination with other teams that develop competitive intelligence across Abb Vie, e.g., AI Strategy & Partnerships, Commercial Digital, R&D, BTS, and Corporate Strategy.
• Collaborate with BGM’s internal AI/ML innovation team to conduct technical due diligence and detailed benchmarking of external partner AI/ML platforms with applicability to Abb Vie’s BGM strategy.
• Collaborate across the company (including Technology Licensing & Collaboration, Search & Evaluation, Business Development & Acquisitions, etc.) to ensure collaboration agreements align with the value proposition for BGM.
• Manage and coordinate collaborations with external partners, document key activities, and drive projects toward impact.
• Communicate the impact of AI/ML partnerships to Abb Vie’s pipeline both internally at governance bodies and, when appropriate, externally, to the AI/ML community through conference presentations.
• Mentor leaders and team members, creating a pipeline of AI/ML champions.

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computational Chemistry, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biology, or a related discipline with typically 16+ (BS) years, 14+ (MS) years, or 8+ (PhD) years of experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross‑functionally with senior leaders and build trust‑based partnerships to deliver results and influence change.
• Experience with deep technical diligence on machine learning capabilities.
• Prior experience in external partnerships and competitive landscape at a major pharma company or biotechnology organization.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset and comfort and ability to create structure from ambiguity.
• Excellent executive communication and stakeholder‑management skills with a proven ability to bridge technical and business perspectives.
• Hiring, people management, and career development experience.

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