Clinical Data Strategy and Operations Program Lead III - Oncology- Hybrid
AbbVie
August 18, 2026
Remote friendly (North Chicago, IL)
United States
$124,500 - $236,500 USD yearly
Operations
Purpose:
AbbVie Data Science brings people, process, and technology together to generate business value from clinical trials data, ensuring delivery against program- and study-level accountabilities assigned to Clinical Data Strategy and Operations (CDSO).
Responsibilities:
- Align CDSO study teams with program- and study-level strategies; support governance for assigned programs and studies.
- Serve as single point of contact and accountable operational lead from CDSO; coordinate study teams and connect global functional/cross-functional partners.
- Influence all levels of management and cross-functional teams; represent DS in cross-functional forums and, if assigned, leadership meetings.
- Use operational analytics and project management tools to optimize execution, manage resources, track progress, and prepare status reports; anticipate issues impacting timelines and/or quality and develop options.
- Ensure adherence to federal/local regulations, GCPs, ICH guidelines, AbbVie SOPs, and functional quality standards; coordinate DS study owner roles in regulatory inspections and internal quality audits.
- Participate in oversight of vendors and provide feedback on clinical trial operations, issues, and performance trends.
- Coach/mentor team members and provide input into development.
- Lead CDSO and cross-functional innovation and process improvement initiatives.
- If assigned, identify DS training needs and standardize/facilitate training; conduct “lessons learned.”
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business/MI systems/CS/life sciences or equivalent (Master’s preferred). PMP or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt desired.
- 8+ years pharma/clinical research/data management/healthcare experience or 10+ years project management experience.
- In-depth knowledge of clinical trial processes, stakeholders, and clinical technology; lead trial management from initiation to completion.
- Cross-functional leadership; ability to influence without authority; mentor/coach in matrix; strong communication and analytical skills.
Benefits (if applicable):
- Paid time off; medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k); eligibility for short-term incentive programs.
AbbVie Data Science brings people, process, and technology together to generate business value from clinical trials data, ensuring delivery against program- and study-level accountabilities assigned to Clinical Data Strategy and Operations (CDSO).
Responsibilities:
- Align CDSO study teams with program- and study-level strategies; support governance for assigned programs and studies.
- Serve as single point of contact and accountable operational lead from CDSO; coordinate study teams and connect global functional/cross-functional partners.
- Influence all levels of management and cross-functional teams; represent DS in cross-functional forums and, if assigned, leadership meetings.
- Use operational analytics and project management tools to optimize execution, manage resources, track progress, and prepare status reports; anticipate issues impacting timelines and/or quality and develop options.
- Ensure adherence to federal/local regulations, GCPs, ICH guidelines, AbbVie SOPs, and functional quality standards; coordinate DS study owner roles in regulatory inspections and internal quality audits.
- Participate in oversight of vendors and provide feedback on clinical trial operations, issues, and performance trends.
- Coach/mentor team members and provide input into development.
- Lead CDSO and cross-functional innovation and process improvement initiatives.
- If assigned, identify DS training needs and standardize/facilitate training; conduct “lessons learned.”
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business/MI systems/CS/life sciences or equivalent (Master’s preferred). PMP or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt desired.
- 8+ years pharma/clinical research/data management/healthcare experience or 10+ years project management experience.
- In-depth knowledge of clinical trial processes, stakeholders, and clinical technology; lead trial management from initiation to completion.
- Cross-functional leadership; ability to influence without authority; mentor/coach in matrix; strong communication and analytical skills.
Benefits (if applicable):
- Paid time off; medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k); eligibility for short-term incentive programs.