Data Science Program Lead III- Oncology

AbbVie Data Science is the best-in-class team within its cross-industry peer group and is responsible for bringing people process and technology together to generate business value from clinical trials data. Our operational model is exemplified through execution and innovation. This role is a key to ensuring successful delivery against the program- and study-level accountabilities assigned to Data and Statistical Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Aligns DSS study teams with program- and study-level strategies. Supports governance of assigned programs and studies both within and outside DSS. Assigned programs may include programs of any size or any complexity
• For assigned programs 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 at both the program and study levels
• Interacts with and influences all levels of management and cross-functional team members to achieve program objectives. Represents DS in cross-functional forums and if assigned leadership meetings
• 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. Anticipates and identifies issues that could affect timelines of own as well as studies managed by the team. Anticipates and identifies issues that could affect timelines or quality and develops options and solutions
• Ensure 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. Coordinates and participates as the DS study owner in regulatory inspections and internal quality audits
• Participates in oversight of vendors and provides feedback related to clinical trial operations issues and trends in performance
• Responsible for coaching and mentoring team members as well as providing input into their development
• Leads DSS and cross-functional innovation and process improvement initiatives
• If assigned responsible for identifying training needs and standardizing and facilitating training solutions for DS roles. Conducts lessons learned across functions
• May include direct and/or indirect supervision of staff as well as contract resources

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in business management information systems computer science life sciences or equivalent. Masters preferred. PMP Certification or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt desired.
• Must have 8 years of pharma / clinical research / data management / health care experience or 10 years of project management experience (and / or applicable work experience).
• In-depth understanding of clinical trial processes and involved functional stakeholders and clinical technology. Management of a clinical trial from initiation through to completion in a lead role is required.
• Demonstrated performance as a cross-functional leader.
  Demonstrated ability to influence others without direct authority.
  Demonstrated ability to successfully coach / mentor in a matrix environment.
  Demonstrated effective communication skills.
  Demonstrated effective analytical skills.

Additional Information :

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: 

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. 
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation holidays sick) medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs. 

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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Employment Type :

Full-time