AbbVie: Associate Director, AI Capability Lab- Leader Persona, L&LD — North Chicago, IL, United States

About AbbVie

AbbVie is a biopharmaceutical business focused on discovering and delivering medicines and related health solutions. Its employer introduction identifies immunology, oncology and neuroscience among its therapeutic areas, alongside the Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. The organisation's stated mission connects current health problems with the development of treatments for future medical needs. Its activities therefore have both scientific and product-delivery dimensions, with different functions supporting research, medicines and services within the named therapeutic and aesthetics areas.

The position and its setting

AbbVie lists Associate Director, AI Capability Lab- Leader Persona, L&LD in North Chicago, IL, United States, under reference R00149772. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 23 October 2026
• Brands: AbbVie

Responsibilities and work described

• Purpose
• The Associate Director, Learning & Development, will be responsible for contributing to the corporate Learning & Development strategy and ensuring alignment with an area-specific strategy
• Additionally, they determine how to best execute the strategy within the division taking into account the unique geographical and business needs, while taking account of the needs of other divisions in those geographies
• They have deep expertise on the culture, priorities and division specific environment
• They partner with L&D Solutions leaders to determine the best approaches for executing initiatives
• Additionally, the Associate Director, Learning & Development, delivers learning solutions including training classes and programs as needed and delivering training curricula to meet employee and organizational needs
• Acts as a partner with BHR and division leader(s) to provide L&D support to achieve the business objectives
• Analyzes division business needs; identifies gaps between ideal and actual performance required to meet organizational business needs and determine performance deficiencies; aligns solutions with business goals
• Conducts evaluation and reporting on the impact/results brought about by the delivery of learning and development solutions through Area key performance indicators
• Leads the Learning & Development team and contributes to the leadership of the corporate function
• Participates as a member of the corporate Learning & Development leadership team
• Contributes to the establishment of global strategies and solutions
• Develops the L&D strategy and ensures alignment through annual L&D plans
• Contributes thought leadership and results to strategic partnerships in HR as it relates to Learning & Development focus areas
• Drives and executes division organizational development needs
• Proactively works with ALD partners to design and implement talent and organization plans

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Education and Experience
• 10-15 years in Human Resources Management with emphasis in Talent Management practice and process development required
• Consulting experience with track record of results with clients/customers in such areas as performance management, talent management, executive and leadership development, change management, etc. required
• Leadership development and talent management experience required
• Organization development, change management, or performance improvement experience required
• Effective presentation and communication skills and executive presence required
• Experience managing complex and large scale projects required
• Experience leading and managing others required
• Financial and vendor management experience required

Education and qualification routes

• Degree / qualification: Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• Major in Organization Development or Instructional Design preferred
• Area or regional experience preferred; global mindset required
• Facilitation skills including managing group dynamics and questioning techniques preferred

Location, schedule and contract conditions

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• Work arrangement: Hybrid
• Advertised location: North Chicago, IL, United States

Pay and application dates

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How to apply to AbbVie

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Practical preparation: human resources

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Relevant skills

• training
• partnership development
• human resources
• communication