Data Science Program Lead I

📋 Description

• Aligns DSS study teams with both program- and study-level strategies.

• Leads the DSS Study Team for assigned studies and serves as a representative of DS within the cross-functional study team.

• Acts as the primary point of contact and is the accountable operational lead from DSS for designated studies.

• Coordinates related DSS study teams to achieve operational goals.

• Engages and connects global functional and cross-functional teams.

• Interacts with and influences cross-functional team members to meet program and study objectives.

• Utilizes operational analytics and project management tools to enhance the execution of programs and studies.

• Anticipates and identifies potential issues that may impact timelines or quality and devises options and solutions.

• Ensures compliance with federal regulations, relevant local regulations, Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), ICH Guidelines, and AbbVie Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Keeps updated on new and/or evolving local regulations, guidelines, and policies pertaining to clinical development.

• Participates in the oversight of vendors and offers feedback regarding study operations, issues, and performance trends.

• Responsible for coaching and mentoring Data Science Associates.

• May involve indirect supervision of tasks performed by contract resources.

• Engages in DSS and cross-functional innovation and process improvement initiatives.

• Contributes to documenting 'lessons learned' from study execution across different functions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, management information systems, computer science, life sciences, or a related field.

• Master’s degree is preferred.

• PMP Certification or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is desired.

• A minimum of 3+ years of experience in pharma, clinical research, data management, or healthcare, or 5+ years of project management experience (or relevant work experience).

• Strong understanding of the clinical trial process and clinical technology.

• Preferred experience in managing a clinical trial from initiation to completion.

• Proven effective leadership abilities.

• Demonstrated capability to influence others without direct authority.

• Strong effective communication skills.

• Proven effective analytical skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick leave).

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan available to eligible employees.

• Short-term incentive programs.