Clinical Data Strategy and Operations Program Lead III - Oncology- HYBRID
AbbVie
August 18, 2026
Remote friendly (South San Francisco, CA)
United States
$124,500 - $236,500 USD yearly
Operations
Purpose:
AbbVie Data Science is responsible for bringing people, process, and technology together to generate business value from clinical trials data; this role ensures successful 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 of assigned programs/studies.
- Serve as single point of contact and accountable operational lead from CDSO; coordinate study teams to meet operational objectives.
- Influence 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 study status reports; anticipate issues affecting timelines/quality and develop options/solutions.
- Ensure adherence to federal/local regulations, GCPs, ICH Guidelines, AbbVie SOPs, and quality standards; coordinate as DS study owner in regulatory inspections and internal quality audits.
- Oversee vendors and provide feedback on clinical trial operations, issues, and performance trends.
- Coach/mentor team members; 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” across functions.
- May include direct/indirect supervision of staff and contract resources.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (business, MIS, CS, life sciences or equivalent); Master’s preferred. PMP certification or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt desired.
- 8+ years pharma/clinical research/data management/health care experience or 10+ years project management experience.
- In-depth understanding of clinical trial processes, stakeholders, and clinical technology; lead management of trials from initiation to completion.
- Cross-functional leadership; influence without direct authority; coach/mentor in matrix environment; strong communication and analytical skills.
Benefits:
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and eligibility for short-term incentive programs.
Application instructions:
- None stated.
AbbVie Data Science is responsible for bringing people, process, and technology together to generate business value from clinical trials data; this role ensures successful 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 of assigned programs/studies.
- Serve as single point of contact and accountable operational lead from CDSO; coordinate study teams to meet operational objectives.
- Influence 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 study status reports; anticipate issues affecting timelines/quality and develop options/solutions.
- Ensure adherence to federal/local regulations, GCPs, ICH Guidelines, AbbVie SOPs, and quality standards; coordinate as DS study owner in regulatory inspections and internal quality audits.
- Oversee vendors and provide feedback on clinical trial operations, issues, and performance trends.
- Coach/mentor team members; 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” across functions.
- May include direct/indirect supervision of staff and contract resources.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (business, MIS, CS, life sciences or equivalent); Master’s preferred. PMP certification or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt desired.
- 8+ years pharma/clinical research/data management/health care experience or 10+ years project management experience.
- In-depth understanding of clinical trial processes, stakeholders, and clinical technology; lead management of trials from initiation to completion.
- Cross-functional leadership; influence without direct authority; coach/mentor in matrix environment; strong communication and analytical skills.
Benefits:
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and eligibility for short-term incentive programs.
Application instructions:
- None stated.