Data Science Program Lead I

About the role

The Data Science Program Lead I is responsible for aligning Data Science and Statistical Sciences study 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 the single point of contact and accountable operational lead for assigned studies, coordinating associated DSS study teams to meet operational objectives. They engage and connect global functional and cross-functional teams, interact with and influence cross-functional team members, utilize operational analytics and project management tools to optimize execution of programs and studies, and ensure adherence to regulations.

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