Strategic Clinical Data Programs Lead

AbbVie; New Jersey; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Short-term incentive programs

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a CDSO Operations Lead to drive study-level accountability and align CDSO teams with program strategies. You will coordinate global cross-functional resources, monitor timelines, and ensure compliance with GCP/ICH and AbbVie SOPs.

The role demands leadership, strong communication, and the ability to influence without direct authority, with emphasis on process optimization and data-driven decision making across trials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, MIS, computer science, life sciences or equivalent. Master’s preferred. PMP Certification or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt desired.
• Must have at 3+ years of pharma / clinical research / data management / health care experience or 5+ years of project management experience.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial process and clinical technology; experience in managing a clinical trial from initiation through completion is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Aligns CDSO study teams with program- and study-level strategies and leads the CDSO Study Team.
• Acts as single point of contact and accountable operational lead from CDSO for assigned studies.
• Coordinates CDSO study teams to meet objectives and engages global cross-functional teams.
• Uses operational analytics and project management tools to optimize execution and manage resources.
• Ensures adherence to GCP, ICH, AbbVie SOPs, and regulatory standards; stays current with local regulations.
• Participates in vendor oversight and provides feedback on study operations and performance trends.
• Coaches and mentors Data Science Associates; may supervise contract resources.
• Contributes to CDSO and cross-functional innovation and process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Influence without authority

Communication

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, MIS, CS, life sciences or equivalent

Master’s preferred

PMP Certification or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt desired

Job description

AbbVie is seeking a CDSO Operations Lead to drive study-level accountability and align CDSO teams with program strategies. You will coordinate global cross-functional resources, monitor timelines, and ensure compliance with GCP/ICH and AbbVie SOPs.

The role demands leadership, strong communication, and the ability to influence without direct authority, with emphasis on process optimization and data-driven decision making across trials.