Data Science Program Lead I

AbbVie

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

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $84,500 - $162,000 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)
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

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
Demonstrated effective leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to influence others without direct authority
Demonstrated effective communication skills
Demonstrated effective analytical skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementoperational analyticsclinical trial managementdata managementprocess improvementclinical technologyGood Clinical Practices (GCPs)ICH Guidelinesfederal regulationslocal regulations

Soft Skills

leadershipinfluence without authoritycommunicationanalytical skillscoachingmentoringproblem-solvingteam collaborationadaptabilitystakeholder engagement

Certifications

PMP CertificationLean Six Sigma Green Belt