Data Science Program Lead I

AbbVie

. Aligns DSS study teams with program- and study-level strategies .

Posted 4/4/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $78,500 - $141,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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
Participates in oversight of vendors and provides feedback related to study operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k) to eligible employees
participate in short-term incentive programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementoperational analyticsclinical trial managementdata managementclinical technologyGood Clinical Practices (GCPs)ICH GuidelinesStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Lean Six SigmaPMP Certification

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationinfluencingproblem-solvingcoordinationteam collaborationstrategic alignmentoperational accountabilityissue identificationsolution development

Certifications

PMP CertificationLean Six Sigma Green Belt