Data Science Program Lead I – Oncology

AbbVie

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

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $84,500 - $162,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing clinical trials, ensuring adherence to regulations, and optimizing study execution through effective leadership and communication. Proficient in project management methodologies and operational analytics to drive cross-functional collaboration and process improvement.

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Clinical Trial ManagementProject ManagementLeadership SkillsRegulatory ComplianceOperational Analytics

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial ProcessData ManagementProject Management ToolsOperational ObjectivesStudy ExecutionGCPsICH GuidelinesAbbVie SOPsVendor OversightProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInfluencing SkillsAnalytical SkillsCoachingMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationLean Six Sigma Green Belt

Industry Keywords

PharmaClinical ResearchHealth CareLife SciencesOperational Lead

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Align DSS study teams with program- and study-level strategies
Lead DSS Study Teams and represent Data Science on cross-functional study teams
Serve as the DSS single point of contact and accountable operational lead for assigned studies
Coordinate 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 affecting timelines or quality and develop solutions
Ensure adherence to federal and local regulations, GCPs, ICH Guidelines, AbbVie SOPs, and functional quality standards
Stay current on 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
Provide indirect supervision of contract resources as needed
Participate in DSS and cross-functional innovation and process improvement initiatives
Contribute 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 degree preferred
PMP Certification or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt desired
At least 3+ years of pharma, clinical research, data management, or 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 managing a clinical trial from initiation through completion preferred
Demonstrated effective leadership skills
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, and vision insurance
401(k)
Eligibility to participate in short-term incentive programs