Business System Consultant- Data & Statistical Sciences

As a Business System Consultant in Data & Statistical Sciences at AbbVie, your primary responsibilities include supporting the conduct of clinical trial data by collaborating with business stakeholders on process improvements. You'll ensure that software applications are current and compliant throughout their lifecycle, while also identifying opportunities for new software that can streamline our processes.

The ideal candidate for the Business System Consultant role at AbbVie should have a Bachelor's Degree and at least five years of experience within IT or the pharmaceutical industry. Key qualifications include experience with cloud applications, web services, and a solid understanding of statistical data management. Proficiencies in tools like JIRA, Confluence, and experience in software development lifecycle processes are also important.

A Business System Consultant at AbbVie should have experience with various data management and statistical tools, including Medidata RAVE, Oracle Inform, and Advanced technologies like Salesforce and SAS. Familiarity with project management and software development tools such as JIRA and Confluence will also be necessary to effectively perform in this role.

At AbbVie, we believe in nurturing our talent, which is why we provide ample opportunities for professional development for our Business System Consultants. You’ll have access to ongoing training programs and resources that foster skill enhancement, collaboration, and career growth within our dynamic teams.

The work environment at AbbVie for a Business System Consultant is vibrant and collaborative, emphasizing innovation and integrity. You'll work alongside talented professionals in a culture that values diversity and inclusion, with a strong focus on transforming lives through improved healthcare solutions.

When answering this question, highlight your specific experiences with tools like Medidata RAVE or Oracle Inform. Provide examples of projects where you utilized these tools to enhance clinical trial data management or improve efficiency.

Discuss your methods for engaging stakeholders through interviews and workshops, ensuring clear communication of their needs. Emphasize your ability to synthesize these requirements into actionable insights that align with business objectives.

Choose a specific instance where you initiated a data process improvement. Outline the steps you took, how you involved team members, and the positive outcomes that resulted, emphasizing improvements in quality or cost-saving measures.

Explain your familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies, providing examples of projects you've managed using each approach. Discuss how adapting to the project's needs and timelines impacted overall outcomes.

Discuss your knowledge of compliance standards and regulations, emphasizing your experience in maintaining documentation and conducting regular reviews at each stage of the software lifecycle to uphold quality and regulatory compliance.

Describe your prioritization strategy, focusing on tools you use (like project management software) to assess deadlines, stakeholder needs, and resource availability that should guide your tasks effectively.

Provide an example illustrating your successful collaboration with various teams. Focus on communication, shared goals, and how those interactions enhanced project results.

Identify specific challenges you've encountered, explaining your proactive approaches to problem-solving, and how you ultimately ensured ongoing compliance and efficiency in the data collection process.

Highlight resources you utilize, such as industry publications, workshops, or conferences, and how staying informed has influenced your work as a Business System Consultant.

Express your passion for AbbVie's mission and values, highlighting how your skills align with their goals to enhance healthcare solutions. Discuss your eagerness to contribute to innovative projects that positively impact patients' lives.