Data Science Program Lead I

About the role

The Data Science Program Lead I is responsible for aligning Data Science and Statistical Sciences teams with program- and study-level strategies. They lead the DSS Study Team and represent DS as a member of the cross-functional study team. They act as a single point of contact and accountable operational lead for assigned studies, coordinating associated DSS study teams to meet operational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Aligns DSS study teams with program- and study-level strategies
• Leads the DSS Study Team and represents DS as a member of the cross-functional study team
• 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, to manage internal and external resources, to track study progress, and to prepare study status reports
• 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
• 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 âlessons learnedâ across functions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, management information systems, computer science, life sciences or equivalent. Master's preferred
• Must have at least 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

Qualifications

• None specified

Skills

• Strong understanding of clinical trial process and clinical technology
• Experience in managing a clinical trial from initiation through to completion
• Effective leadership skills
• Ability to influence others without direct authority
• Effective communication skills
• Effective analytical skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k)
• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs

Pay

$84,500 - $162,000 USD

Schedule

Hybrid