Senior Data Architect II

AbbVie - Worcester, MA

Full-time - Senior

Worcester, MA

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Data Architect II position at AbbVie involves leading the design, implementation, and maintenance of data infrastructure to support bioprocess development and manufacturing activities. This role is crucial for driving digital transformation within the Biologics Product Development Science & Technology group, focusing on the management and contextualization of scientific data to enhance data-driven decision-making and accelerate bioprocess development through advanced analytics and machine learning applications.

Responsibilities

• Define overall data architecture in collaboration with IT teams, Business System Owners, and SMEs.
• Partner with cross-functional groups to understand business process data flows and analytics needs.
• Utilize knowledge of biologics CMC science to develop agile and impactful solutions.
• Coordinate data governance and ontology initiatives within AbbVie.
• Develop and implement a data science upskilling program for PDS&T Bio.
• Author publications and presentations related to data architecture and science.
• Adhere to corporate standards regarding policies, safety, GxP compliance, and data security.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with 12 years' experience; Master's Degree with 10 years' experience; PhD with 4 years' experience.
• Strong scientific experience in the biotech/pharma industry combined with proficient IT skills.
• Ability to work in a matrixed environment with diverse groups and influence stakeholders.
• Proven implementation of technology solutions that advanced the business.
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Broad knowledge of CMC workflows and key data and analytics that drive decisions.
• Proficient in Python for data science applications.
• Experience with dashboard development in Spotfire, Tableau, and/or PowerBI.
• Experience with cloud deployment.