Data Science Program Lead I - Neurology

AbbVie•Florham Park, NJ
•$84,500 - $162,000

About The Position

AbbVie Clinical Data Strategy and Operations (CDSO) brings people, process, and technology together to generate business value from clinical trial data. This role supports successful delivery of CDSO program- and study-level accountabilities. The position aligns study teams with program and study strategies, leads CDSO study teams for assigned studies, and serves as the data science representative on cross-functional study teams. It also serves as the accountable operational lead and point of contact for assigned studies, coordinating teams and resources to meet operational objectives.

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 at least 5 years of project management experience and/or applicable work experience.
  • Strong understanding of clinical trial processes 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 CDSO study teams with program- and study-level strategies.
  • Lead the CDSO Study Team for assigned studies and represent Data Science as a member of the cross-functional study team.
  • Act as the single point of contact and accountable operational lead from DSS for assigned studies; coordinate associated DSS study teams and connect global functional and cross-functional teams.
  • Influence cross-functional team members to achieve program and study objectives.
  • Use operational analytics and project management tools to optimize 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 SOPs, and functional quality standards; stay current with relevant regulatory and policy changes.
  • Participate in vendor oversight and provide feedback on study operations, issues, and performance trends.
  • Coach and mentor Data Science Associates; may indirectly supervise work performed by contract resources.
  • Participate in CDSO and cross-functional innovation and process-improvement initiatives.
  • Contribute study execution lessons learned across functions.

Benefits

  • Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick time.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
  • 401(k) for eligible employees.
  • Eligibility to participate in short-term incentive programs.
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