System Design Analyst I, Clinical Data Systems
AbbVie
September 02, 2026
Remote friendly (Irvine, CA)
United States
$78,500 - $141,000 USD yearly
IT
Responsibilities
- Ensure study protocol requirements are reflected in systems designs and common data standards are used.
- Specify systems to optimize functionality, end user experience, and data flow.
- Accountable for on-time design and delivery of new clinical systems, system integrations, and required changes to clinical systems (e.g., EDC, IRT). Use project management tools to track progress and plan work; anticipate and resolve issues impacting timelines or quality.
- Ensure TA- and program-level consistency.
- Interact with and influence DSS and cross-functional team members to achieve program and study objectives; synchronize work products with upstream and downstream dependencies.
- Ensure adherence to federal/local regulations, GCP, ICH guidelines, AbbVie SOPs, and functional quality standards; stay current on evolving regulations and policies related to clinical development.
- Coach and mentor Data Science Associates.
- Participate in DSS and cross-functional innovation and process improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, management information systems, computer science, life sciences, or equivalent; Master’s preferred.
- 3+ years of clinical technology experience (e.g., EDC, IRT, ePRO) or 5+ years in a similar technical or clinical development role. Experience with common industry design/development tools preferred.
- Demonstrated understanding of the clinical trial process.
- Knowledge of CDASH and SDTM.
- Ability to influence others without direct authority.
- Effective communication and analytical skills.
Benefits
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Application instructions
- Not provided in the job description text.
- Ensure study protocol requirements are reflected in systems designs and common data standards are used.
- Specify systems to optimize functionality, end user experience, and data flow.
- Accountable for on-time design and delivery of new clinical systems, system integrations, and required changes to clinical systems (e.g., EDC, IRT). Use project management tools to track progress and plan work; anticipate and resolve issues impacting timelines or quality.
- Ensure TA- and program-level consistency.
- Interact with and influence DSS and cross-functional team members to achieve program and study objectives; synchronize work products with upstream and downstream dependencies.
- Ensure adherence to federal/local regulations, GCP, ICH guidelines, AbbVie SOPs, and functional quality standards; stay current on evolving regulations and policies related to clinical development.
- Coach and mentor Data Science Associates.
- Participate in DSS and cross-functional innovation and process improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, management information systems, computer science, life sciences, or equivalent; Master’s preferred.
- 3+ years of clinical technology experience (e.g., EDC, IRT, ePRO) or 5+ years in a similar technical or clinical development role. Experience with common industry design/development tools preferred.
- Demonstrated understanding of the clinical trial process.
- Knowledge of CDASH and SDTM.
- Ability to influence others without direct authority.
- Effective communication and analytical skills.
Benefits
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Application instructions
- Not provided in the job description text.