Data Science Program Lead I - Oncology
About The Position
AbbVie Data Science brings people, process, and technology together to generate business value from clinical trial data. The Data Science Program Lead I is responsible for successful delivery of Data and Statistical Sciences (DSS) program- and study-level accountabilities. The role aligns DSS study teams with program and study strategies, leads assigned DSS study teams, and represents Data Science on cross-functional study teams. As the DSS operational lead for assigned studies, this position coordinates global functional and cross-functional teams, uses analytics and project management tools to support execution, and helps ensure regulatory and quality compliance. The role also contributes to vendor oversight, mentoring, innovation, process improvement, and cross-functional study lessons learned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, management information systems, computer science, life sciences, or equivalent.
- At least 3 years of pharma, clinical research, data management, or health care experience, or 5+ years of project management experience and/or applicable work experience.
- Strong understanding of the clinical trial process and clinical technology.
- Demonstrated effective leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to influence others without direct authority.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills.
- Demonstrated effective analytical skills.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred.
- PMP Certification or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt desired.
- Experience managing a clinical trial from initiation through completion preferred.
Responsibilities
- Align DSS study teams with program- and study-level strategies; lead assigned DSS Study Teams and represent Data Science on cross-functional study teams.
- Serve as the DSS single point of contact and accountable operational lead for assigned studies, coordinating DSS study teams to meet operational objectives and connecting global functional and cross-functional teams.
- Interact with and influence cross-functional team members to achieve program and study objectives.
- Use operational analytics and project management tools to optimize program and study execution, manage internal and external resources, track study progress, and prepare study status reports.
- Anticipate and identify issues that could affect timelines or quality, and develop options and solutions.
- Ensure adherence to federal and applicable local regulations, Good Clinical Practices, ICH Guidelines, AbbVie Standard Operating Procedures, and functional quality standards; stay current on evolving regulations, guidelines, and policies related to clinical development.
- Participate in vendor oversight and provide feedback on study operations, issues, and performance trends.
- Coach and mentor Data Science Associates; work may include indirect supervision of contract resources.
- Participate in DSS and cross-functional innovation and process-improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to cross-functional study-execution lessons learned.
Benefits
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick time.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
- 401(k) for eligible employees.
- Eligible to participate in short-term incentive programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
