Hybrid Data Strategy Lead, Clinical Trials & Start-Up

AbbVie; Florham Park (NJ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Data Strategy Lead in New Jersey to own data‑related start‑up deliverables across protocol development, system design, and go‑live. You will coordinate data standards and healthcare regulatory alignment while guiding study teams through complex data concepts.

Hybrid role with three onsite days per week, offering a comprehensive benefits package and long‑term incentive programs. A strong background in pharma data management and cross‑functional leadership is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, MIS, CS, life sciences or equivalent; Master’s preferred.
• PMP or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt desired.
• 6+ years pharma/clinical research/data management experience or 8+ years PM experience.

Responsibilities

• Serves as CDSO study start‑up SME and single POC for assigned studies.
• Leads data management start‑up end‑to‑end to enable on‑time study start.
• Ensures consistency in data strategy, CRFs, and surveillance across studies.
• Translates complex data concepts into decision‑ready guidance for study teams.
• Ensures adherence to GCPs, ICH Guidelines, AbbVie SOPs, and regulatory standards.
• Drives data quality and cross‑functional collaboration; coaches team members.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder influence

Coaching/mentoring

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

PMP Certification

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Tools

AbbVie SOPs

CRFs/Surveillance concepts

Operational analytics tools

Job description

AbbVie is seeking a Data Strategy Lead in New Jersey to own data‑related start‑up deliverables across protocol development, system design, and go‑live. You will coordinate data standards and healthcare regulatory alignment while guiding study teams through complex data concepts.

Hybrid role with three onsite days per week, offering a comprehensive benefits package and long‑term incentive programs. A strong background in pharma data management and cross‑functional leadership is required.