Data Science Program Lead I - Oncology

Description

The data science group supports clinical trials by bringing people, process and technology together to produce business value from trial data.

This role helps the group deliver on program and study goals set for Data and Statistical Sciences (DSS).

Responsibilities

• Align DSS study teams with program and study strategies.
• On assigned studies, lead the DSS study team and represent data science on the cross-functional study team.
• Serve as the single point of contact and accountable operational lead from DSS for assigned studies, coordinating the DSS teams to meet operational goals.
• Build and maintain connections with global functional and cross-functional teams.
• Influence cross-functional colleagues to meet program and study objectives, even without direct authority over them.
• Use operational analytics and project management tools to run programs and studies efficiently, manage internal and external resources, track progress and write status reports.
• Spot issues that could affect timelines or quality early, and propose options and fixes.
• Make sure work follows federal and local regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ICH guidelines, the company SOPs and functional quality standards, and keep up with changes to local rules, guidance and policy on clinical development.
• Oversee vendors and give feedback on study operations, issues and performance trends.
• Coach and mentor Data Science Associates, which may include indirectly supervising contract resources.
• Take part in DSS and cross-functional innovation and process improvement work.
• Share lessons learned from study execution across functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, management information systems, computer science, life sciences or an equivalent field. A master's degree is preferred. PMP certification or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is desirable.
• At least 3 years in pharma, clinical research, data management or health care, or at least 5 years in project management, plus relevant work experience.
• Strong grasp of the clinical trial process and clinical technology. Experience taking a trial from initiation to completion is preferred.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Proven ability to influence others without direct authority.
• Proven communication skills.
• Proven analytical skills.

Conditions

Pay disclosure, applicable only where state or local law requires it: the base pay range is the company's good-faith estimate for this role at posting, based on the job grade. Actual pay within the range depends on factors including geographic location, and the company may pay above or below it. The range may change.

The job is eligible for the short-term incentive programs.

Pay, bonuses, incentives and benefits are not earned until they are paid, and the company may decide or change them at its sole discretion, consistent with law.

The company is an equal opportunity employer. US and Puerto Rico applicants only, see the company's equal employment opportunity page for details.

Benefits

• Paid time off (vacation, holidays and sick leave), medical, dental and vision insurance, and a 401(k), available to eligible employees.