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Job DescriptionThe Manager, Clinical Data and Reporting Standards (CDARS) proactively participates in the development of data and reporting standards in support of AbbVie’s portfolio of clinical trials and ensuring AbbVie’s conformance to CDISC standards and industry best practices as well as pipeline based SDTM development. This role implements the strategy and framework for governance of standards as set by the Head and Associate Directors of CDARS and actively engages in deployment of next generation process and technology.
Standards Development responsibilities include
- Actively participating with a cross-functional team of subject matter experts to define one more of the following types of standards within the assigned therapeutic areas:
- Data Collection
- Data Review Rules
- SDTM mapping
- Participating in a cross-functional team of subject matter experts to define one more of the following types of standards within the assigned therapeutic areas:
- ADaM mapping and derivation
- Study-level tables, listings, or figures
- Product-level safety analysis displays
- Ensuring each standard is clearly defined, with appropriate documentation of relevant assumptions and decisions related to its use to support pipeline activities
- Ensuring consistency across standard types (e.g. eCRF standards align with TLF standards, SDTM standards align with ADaM standards, etc.)
- Develop training materials to the organization on the proper use of standards in pipeline activities
- Communicate ongoing standard development activities across the organization
Pipeline responsibilities include
- Providing feedback on CRF design and SDTM datasets to ensure data are collected and represented in a manner that support regulatory requirements to comply with CDISC standards (CDASH, SDTM and ADaM) and AbbVie standard extensions to CDISC
- Review and provide feedback on SDTM Trial Design Domains
- SDTM Programming based on SDTM specifications
- Oversee the creation of SDTM datasets, define.xml, annotated CRF and Clinical Study Data Reviewer’s Guides for both FDA and PMDA submissions
- Consult on conformance issues for SDTM and/or ADaM and work with the study team to resolve the problem either by correcting the data or metadata, or by providing an appropriate explanation
Other responsibilities include:
- representing AbbVie’s interests in industry standards development projects,
- staying current with industry standards such as CDISC, and the regulatory requirements related to their use
- identifying improvements to the processes and content of standards, and driving those improvements to completion
Minimum Qualifications:
- MS with 8 years of relevant clinical research experience, or
- BS with 10 years of relevant clinical research experience
- Experience with SDTM is required
- Experience leading development of standards for data collection, tabulation, analysis and/or reporting
- Experience with preparing SDTM and/or ADaM datasets and documentation for regulatory submissions
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with CDASH is highly recommended
- Experience with ADaM, Analysis Results Metadata, or TLF standards are helpful
- Active participation in CDISC teams preferred
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
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Skills Required
- MS with 8 years of relevant clinical research experience or BS with 10 years
- Experience with SDTM
- Experience leading development of standards for data collection, tabulation, analysis and/or reporting
- Experience preparing SDTM and/or ADaM datasets and documentation for regulatory submissions
- Experience with CDASH
- Experience with ADaM, Analysis Results Metadata, or TLF standards
- Active participation in CDISC teams
AbbVie Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AbbVie and has not been reviewed or approved by AbbVie.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) contributions include a dollar-for-dollar match up to 6% plus an additional annual company contribution tied to age and service. Company-paid life insurance and other financial protections further strengthen long-term security.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid leave programs include up to 12 weeks at 100% for parental leave and separate paid caregiver leave, with eligibility after six months where noted. Adoption and surrogacy reimbursements and family-building resources add further support.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage begins on day one with medical, dental, vision, mental health, and prescription benefits, and preventive care covered at 100%. Options such as HSAs/FSAs and coverage for spouses/domestic partners and children up to age 26 broaden accessibility.
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What We Do
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first — for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, aesthetics and other areas of unmet need.







