IRT/RTSM Clinical Data Systems Leader

AbbVie; California (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking an experienced leader to oversee IRT/RTSM environments, vendor governance, and SDLC adherence within its Data Science and Clinical Trials domain. This role drives performance improvements, talent development, and cross-functional initiatives across therapeutic areas.

You will manage multi-TA projects, provide strategic direction, coach staff, and ensure analytics standards (CDASH/SDTM) are implemented.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in MIS, CS, life sciences or equivalent; Master’s preferred.
• 8+ years of experience with clinical database design, data loading, and database modeling concepts; 9+ years in a similar technical or clinical development environment.
• Demonstrated intermediate SAS and/or SQL programming skills; expert knowledge of database concepts.
• In-depth knowledge of CDASH and SDTM Standards; in-depth understanding of clinical trial processes.
• Demonstrated ability to influence others without direct authority; strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple TA
• Manage technology evaluations and implementations for performance improvement and cost reduction
• Create and sustain an environment that attracts, develops and retains strong talent
• Practice continuous improvement of processes and technology usage
• Act as subject matter expert and process owner
• Supervise and allocate internal and external resources within the Therapeutic Area
• Ensure performance assessment responsibilities are achieved for direct reports; provide training and feedback
• Manage talent retention for assigned staff
• Manage cross functional initiatives
• Provide strategic direction, advice and guidance to staff; promote best practice; ensure objectives are met

Skills

IRT/RSTM experience

SDLC knowledge

Vendor management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Mentoring/coaching

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in MIS/CS/life sciences or equivalent

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SAS

SQL

Job description

AbbVie is seeking an experienced leader to oversee IRT/RTSM environments, vendor governance, and SDLC adherence within its Data Science and Clinical Trials domain. This role drives performance improvements, talent development, and cross-functional initiatives across therapeutic areas.

You will manage multi-TA projects, provide strategic direction, coach staff, and ensure analytics standards (CDASH/SDTM) are implemented.