Data Science Program Lead I

Job Description AbbVie Data Science is the best‐in‐class team within its cross‐industry peer group and is responsible for bringing people, process, and technology together to generate business value from clinical trials data. Our operational model is exemplified through execution and innovation. This role is key to ensuring successful delivery against the program‐ and study‐level accountabilities assigned to Data and Statistical Sciences. Responsibilities Align 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. Act as single point of contact and accountable operational lead from DSS for assigned studies; coordinate DSS study teams to meet operational objectives and engage global functional and cross‐functional teams. Interact with and influence cross‐functional team members to achieve program and study objectives. Utilize operational analytics and project management tools to optimize execution of programs and studies, 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 regulations and applicable local regulations, Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), ICH Guidelines, AbbVie Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and functional quality standards; stay abreast of new or evolving local regulations, guidelines, and policies related to clinical development. Participate in oversight of vendors and provide feedback related to study operations, issues, and performance trends. Coach and mentor Data Science Associates and, where applicable, provide indirect supervision of contract resources. Participate in DSS and cross‐functional innovation and process improvement initiatives. Contribute to study execution "lessons learned" across functions. Qualifications 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. At least 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 the clinical trial process and clinical technology; experience managing a clinical trial from initiation through completion preferred. Demonstrated effective leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to influence others without direct authority. Demonstrated effective communication skills. Demonstrated effective analytical skills. Benefits Compensation range: Base pay is described below and may be modified in the future; actual compensation will depend on geographic location and experience. Comprehensive benefit package including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. Eligible to participate in long‐term incentive programs. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or other compensation remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion until paid and may be modified at the Company's discretion, consistent with applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employment AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled. #J-18808-Ljbffr