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# Systems Designer / Analyst II (Rave)

- **Company:** Fusion
- **Location:** Lake Forest, IL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,400.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Clinical Data Management, Clinical Data Repository, Data Governance, Electronic Data Capture, Data Streaming, User Environment Management, Information Technology, Veeva
- **Published:** September 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/use40afe5902cff3b4036882918fbcef10

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in Business, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or an equivalent discipline.
Master's degree preferred.
7+ years of hands-on technical clinical study build experience in EDC is required.
Strong, hands-on experience with technical study builds in Medidata Rave is mandatory.
Experience with Veeva EDC technical study builds is a plus.
In-depth knowledge and understanding of clinical trial processes.
In-depth knowledge of CDASH (Clinical Data Acquisition Standards Harmonization) is required.
Strong knowledge of SDTM (Study Data Tabulation Model).
Demonstrated ability to contribute significantly to organizational initiatives and advancement.
Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and team members without direct authority.
Proven ability to successfully coach and mentor team members in a matrixed environment.
Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Must-Have Technical Skills
7+ years of hands-on technical EDC study build experience, Veeva EDC technical study build experience
Experience with IRT systems
Experience with ePRO systems
Clinical systems integration
Clinical data standards
Project management tools and methodologies
Process improvement and clinical technology innovation Domain Experience
Candidates should have strong experience within the clinical research / pharmaceutical / life sciences domain, particularly in areas involving:
Clinical trials
Clinical data management
Clinical systems development
EDC study builds
Clinical data standards
Regulatory and GCP compliance
Cross-functional clinical development teams Key Success Factors
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Strong technical expertise in Medidata Rave study builds.
Ability to independently manage and deliver complex clinical system designs.
Strong understanding of clinical trial data and processes.
Ability to work effectively with CDO and cross-functional stakeholders.
Strong attention to timelines, quality, dependencies, and regulatory requirements.
Ability to identify issues proactively and develop practical solutions.
Strong communication and influencing skills.
Ability to mentor and coach other team members.
A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to lead innovation initiatives. Contract & Work Arrangement, Potential FTE Conversion: Candidate must be comfortable working from an AbbVie office anywhere in the U.S. if converted to a full-time position.

## Description

Important Work Arrangement Note: Although the contract assignment can be performed remotely, candidates must be comfortable working from an AbbVie office in the U.S. if converted to a full-time employee (FTE). Position Overview
AbbVie is seeking a Systems Designer / Analyst II (Rave) to support the Clinical Data Strategy Organization within its Data Science organization. This role is responsible for bringing people, processes, and technology together to generate business value from clinical trial data.
The position plays a key role in the successful delivery of program- and study-level responsibilities within the Clinical Data Organization (CDO). The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with technical clinical study builds in Electronic Data Capture (EDC), with strong expertise in Medidata Rave.
The Systems Designer / Analyst II will contribute to clinical systems design, development, integration, standards, process improvement, and cross-functional initiatives while ensuring compliance with applicable clinical research regulations and quality standards. Key Responsibilities
Actively participate in the development and implementation of common clinical data standards.
Ensure clinical systems designs comply with established data standards and associated protocol requirements.
Ensure the design team appropriately utilizes and adheres to applicable standards throughout the system design and development process.
Establish and maintain the methodology used by the team to design and develop clinical trial systems, benchmarking practices against applicable industry standards.
Ensure clinical systems are specified and designed to optimize:
System functionality
End-user experience
Data flow
Overall study efficiency
Ensure the systems design team consistently meets established design and development expectations.
Ensure Therapeutic Area (TA) and program-level consistency across systems and studies.
Be accountable for the on-time design and delivery of new clinical systems.
Support the development and integration of clinical systems, as well as required changes to existing systems, including:
Electronic Data Capture (EDC)
Interactive Response Technology (IRT)
Electronic Patient-Reported Outcomes (ePRO)
Other clinical trial systems as applicable
Utilize project management tools to track study progress, monitor deliverables, and plan work.
Anticipate and identify issues that could affect project timelines, system quality, or study delivery, and develop appropriate options and solutions.
Interact with and influence Clinical Data Organization (CDO) and cross-functional team members to achieve program and study objectives.
Ensure assigned work products are appropriately synchronized with upstream and downstream dependencies.
Ensure adherence to:
Federal regulations
Applicable local regulations
Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
ICH Guidelines
AbbVie Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Functional quality standards
Stay current with new and evolving local regulations, guidelines, and policies relevant to clinical development.
Coach and mentor team members and contribute to their professional and technical skill development.
Lead or contribute to CDO and cross-functional innovation and process improvement initiatives.
Collaborate effectively within a matrixed environment to drive study, program, and organizational objectives. Required Qualifications


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