Data Science Program Lead I

AbbVie • North Chicago, IL

6h

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 helps ensure successful delivery of program- and study-level accountabilities assigned to Data and Statistical Sciences (DSS). The role aligns DSS study teams with program and study strategies and serves as the operational lead and single point of contact for DSS on assigned studies. It leads and coordinates DSS study teams, engages global and cross-functional teams, and supports execution through operational analytics and project management tools. The position also supports regulatory and quality compliance, vendor oversight, team development, and process improvement.

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 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 DSS Study Teams for assigned studies and represent Data Science on cross-functional study teams.
• Serve as the single point of contact and accountable operational lead from DSS for assigned studies.
• Coordinate associated DSS study teams to meet operational objectives.
• Engage 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 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 informed about new or evolving local 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 study-execution lessons learned across functions.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level