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The lead for Scientific Information Resource management is responsible for the strategic direction of the AbbVie EKA (Library) global portfolio of published information resources at AbbVie. The role oversees AbbVie’s Content Value Cycle which assesses licensed content and data through ongoing evaluation of resources and ensuring content investments deliver measurable benefits for research. The lead will help drive business decisions and knowledge integration through this evaluation process. Other responsibilities include leading the development of vendor strategies to fulfill external information needs across all AbbVie 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 informing AbbVie’s content strategy and optimizing portfolio performance. This role will advance the AbbVie EKA team’s ability to proactively manage scientific information resources. 

A close collaboration with Legal and Procurement functions is essential to ensure effective processes and contractual compliance for AbbVie licensed resources. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage the global Scientific Information Resource process, including strategic vendor and license/content management, copyright licensing consulting, and the 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 the interests of AbbVie. 

• Define AI/LLM use 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. Identifies current and emerging business needs and evaluates 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 function leads to translate these into actions that support operational efficiency. 

• Providing 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. 

• Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional policies and procedures.  

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree with 7 years of experience; Master’s Degree with 6 years’ 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

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

• 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 thetime of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location,and we 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. ​

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of anybonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's soleand absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. ​

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