Data Science Program Lead I

North Chicago, IL, United Statesfull time

On Site

senior

H1B: yes

AbbVie Data Science Program Lead I at AbbVie leads DSS study teams and coordinates cross-functional efforts to ensure successful clinical trial data delivery. The role manages operational objectives, compliance, and vendor oversight within clinical research.

Responsibilities

Aligns DSS study teams with program- and study-level strategies. For assigned studies, leads the DSS Study Team and represents DS as a member of the cross-functional study team
For assigned studies, acts as single point of contact and accountable operational lead from DSS. Coordinates associated DSS study teams to meet operational objectives. Engages and connects global functional and cross-functional teams
Interacts with and influences cross-functional team members to achieve program and study objectives
Utilizes operational analytics and project management tools to optimize execution of programs and studies, to manage internal and external resources, to track study progress, and to prepare study status reports. Anticipates and identifies issues that could affect timelines or quality and develops options and solutions
Ensures adherence to federal regulations and applicable local regulations, Good Clinical Practices(GCPs), ICH Guidelines, AbbVie Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and to functional quality standards. Stays abreast of new and/or evolving local regulations, guidelines and policies related to clinical development
Participates in oversight of vendors and provides feedback related to study operations, issues, and trends in performance
Responsible for coaching and mentoring Data Science Associates. May include indirect supervision of work for contract resources
Participates in DSS and cross-functional innovation and process improvement initiatives
Contributes to study execution “lessons learned” across functions

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in businessMaster’s degree preferred

Required

Bachelor’s degree in business, management information systems, computer science, life sciences or equivalent. Master’s preferred. PMP Certification or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt desired
Must have at 3+ years of pharma / clinical research / data management / health care experience or 5+ years of project management experience (and / or applicable work experience)
Strong understanding of clinical trial process and clinical technology. Experience in managing a clinical trial from initiation through to completion is preferred
Demonstrated effective leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to influence others without direct authority
Demonstrated effective communication skills
Demonstrated effective analytical skills
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 the time 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.