System Design Analyst I, Clinical Data Systems

AbbVie

. Design and deliver new clinical systems, system integrations, and required changes to clinical systems including EDC and IRT .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $78,500 - $141,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and delivering clinical systems, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards while optimizing system functionality and user experience. Proven ability to lead cross-functional collaboration and mentor team members in clinical technology.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Clinical Technology ExperienceEDC System DesignIRT System IntegrationKnowledge of GCPs and ICH GuidelinesProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Clinical Systems DesignSystem IntegrationData Standards ApplicationCommon Industry Design ToolsClinical Trial Process UnderstandingCDASH KnowledgeSDTM Knowledge

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAnalytical SkillsInfluencing Without AuthorityCoaching and Mentoring

Tools & Technologies

Project Management Tools

Industry Keywords

GCPsICH GuidelinesSOPsClinical DevelopmentData Flow Optimization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and deliver new clinical systems, system integrations, and required changes to clinical systems including EDC and IRT
Use project management tools to track study progress and plan work
Identify issues affecting timelines or quality and develop solutions
Ensure study protocol requirements are reflected in system designs
Apply common data standards and optimize system functionality, end-user experience, and data flow
Ensure therapeutic-area and program-level consistency
Collaborate with DSS and cross-functional team members to achieve program and study objectives
Synchronize work products with upstream and downstream dependencies
Ensure adherence to regulations, GCPs, ICH Guidelines, SOPs, and functional quality standards
Monitor evolving regulations, guidelines, and policies related to clinical development
Coach and mentor Data Science Associates
Participate in innovation and process improvement initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, management information systems, computer science, life sciences, or equivalent
Master’s degree preferred
3+ years of clinical technology experience (e.g., EDC, IRT, ePRO), or 5+ years of experience in a similar technical role or clinical development role
Experience with common industry design and development tools preferred
Demonstrated understanding of the clinical trial process
Knowledge of CDASH and SDTM
Ability to influence others without direct authority
Effective communication skills
Effective analytical skills
Knowledge of federal and applicable local regulations, GCPs, ICH Guidelines, and SOPs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Short-term incentive programs
Remote work eligibility
Equal opportunity employer benefits and reasonable accommodation support