Job Description\n\nJob Summary: \n\nThe Associate Director, AI Engineering – Operations Transformation will lead the development, deployment, and management of advanced artificial intelligence solutions to drive operational excellence across AbbVie’s manufacturing and supply chain operations. This leader will own cross-functional AI initiatives, supporting key operations priorities such as process optimization, quality improvement, automation, predictive analytics, and digital transformation. The role will partner closely with Operations, IT, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Analytics teams to maximize the business value of AI-driven insights and automation in a regulated environment.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\n* Define and execute the AI strategy for Operations, aligning initiatives with AbbVie’s strategic priorities for efficiency, quality, and innovation.\n* Identify, curate, and drive high-impact opportunities to apply AI/ML to operational challenges in manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and asset management.\n* Lead cross-functional project teams in designing, developing, and scaling AI solutions including predictive maintenance, defect detection, demand forecasting, digital twins, and intelligent automation.\n* Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate AI models with existing operations platforms (MES, SCADA, ERP) ensuring seamless workflow and data governance.\n* Establish best practices, frameworks, and governance for responsible AI development, deployment, monitoring, and ongoing improvement within operations.\n* Develop talent, lead upskilling, and foster a culture of innovation and AI adoption across the operations workforce.\n* Monitor emerging AI trends and technologies in manufacturing and regulated industries, advising on potential adoption and piloting.\n* Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements (GxP, FDA) and AbbVie’s internal standards for data privacy and security in AI solutions.\n* Present results, value, and recommendations to executive leadership and operational stakeholders.