System Design Analyst I, Clinical Data Systems

AbbVie

. Design and deliver new clinical systems and integrations between systems, including EDC and IRT .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 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 functionality and user experience. Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and mentor associates in a clinical technology environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Clinical Technology ExperienceEDC and IRT SystemsKnowledge of CDASH and SDTMRegulatory Compliance (GCP, ICH)Project Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Clinical Systems DesignSystem IntegrationData Flow OptimizationCommon Data StandardsClinical Trial Process Understanding

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAnalytical SkillsInfluencing Without AuthorityCoaching and Mentoring

Tools & Technologies

Project Management ToolsClinical Development Tools

Industry Keywords

Good Clinical Practices (GCP)ICH GuidelinesStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Local RegulationsTherapeutic-Area Consistency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and deliver new clinical systems and integrations between systems, including EDC and IRT
Deliver required changes to clinical systems
Use project management tools to track study progress and plan work
Anticipate and identify issues affecting timelines or quality and develop solutions
Ensure study protocol requirements are reflected in system designs and common data standards are used
Specify systems to optimize functionality, end-user experience, and data flow
Ensure therapeutic-area and program-level consistency
Influence DSS and cross-functional team members to achieve program and study objectives
Synchronize assigned work products with upstream and downstream dependencies
Ensure adherence to regulations, GCPs, ICH Guidelines, SOPs, and functional quality standards
Monitor evolving local regulations, guidelines, and policies related to clinical development
Coach and mentor Data Science Associates
Participate in DSS and cross-functional 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, Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), ICH Guidelines, and standard operating procedures

Benefits

Comp & perks

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