Senior Manager, Clinical Data Systems - Data Strategy & Delivery

ABBVIE; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Data Science is a best-in-class team focused on delivering value from clinical trials data. This role drives program delivery, resource management, and continuous improvement across therapeutic areas while aligning with regulatory expectations.

The candidate will lead cross-functional initiatives, mentor staff, and ensure high-quality SDTM deliverables, with emphasis on process ownership and strategic guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in management information systems, computer science, life sciences or equivalent. Master’s preferred.
• Demonstrated intermediate SAS and/or SQL programming skills and expert knowledge of database concepts.
• In-depth knowledge of CDASH and SDTM Standards; understanding of clinical trial processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple TA.
• Manage technology evaluations and implementations for performance improvement and cost reduction.
• Creates and sustains an environment that attracts, develops and retains strong talent.
• Practice continuous improvement of processes and technology usage.
• Acts as subject matter expert and process owner.
• Supervises and allocates internal and external resources within the Therapeutic Area.
• Ensure all performance assessment responsibilities are achieved for direct reports; provide training and feedback.
• Responsible for performance management of staff; support team in building and maintaining a high performing team, recruitment, onboarding, resource assignment, and development opportunities.
• Manage cross functional initiatives.
• Provides strategic direction, advice and guidance to staff in relation to operations responsibilities and activities.
• Oversee vendor deliverables and ensure SDTM deliverables meet established quality standards.

Skills

SAS

SQL

Database modeling

CDASH/SDTM standards

Education

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

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

AbbVie Data Science is a best-in-class team focused on delivering value from clinical trials data. This role drives program delivery, resource management, and continuous improvement across therapeutic areas while aligning with regulatory expectations.

The candidate will lead cross-functional initiatives, mentor staff, and ensure high-quality SDTM deliverables, with emphasis on process ownership and strategic guidance.