Clinical Data Manager Jobs in Illinois
Clinical Data Manager jobs in Illinois are concentrated in Chicago, the North Shore suburbs, and the broader Greater Chicago metro, where employers like AbbVie, Abbott Laboratories, and Northwestern Medicine maintain large clinical operations and research divisions. Demand is steady across oncology data management, Phase II through Phase IV trial oversight, and regulatory submissions work, with openings at both associate and senior levels. Illinois ranks among the most active markets in the country for life sciences and hospital-based clinical research roles. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
AbbVie Data Science is the best-in-class team within its cross-industry peer group and is responsible for bringing people, process, and technology together to generate business value from clinical trials data. Our operational model is exemplified through execution and innovation. This role is key to ensuring successful delivery against the program- and study-level accountabilities assigned to Clinical Data Strategy and Operations (CDSO).
Responsibilities
- Aligns CDSO study teams with program- and study-level strategies. For assigned studies, leads the CDSO Study Team and represents DS as a member of the cross-functional study team.
- For assigned studies, acts as single point of contact and accountable operational lead from CDSO. Coordinates associated CDSO study teams to meet operational objectives. Engages and connects global functional and cross-functional teams.
- Interacts with and influences cross-functional team members to achieve program and study objectives.
- Utilizes operational analytics and project management tools to optimize execution of programs and studies, to manage internal and external resources, to track study progress, and to prepare study status reports. Anticipates and identifies issues that could affect timelines or quality and develops options and solutions.
- Ensures adherence to federal regulations and applicable local regulations, Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), ICH Guidelines, AbbVie Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and to functional quality standards. Stays abreast of new and/or evolving local regulations, guidelines and policies related to clinical development.
- Participates in oversight of vendors and provides feedback related to study operations, issues, and trends in performance.
- Responsible for coaching and mentoring Data Science Associates. May include indirect supervision of work for contract resources.
- Participates in CDSO and cross-functional innovation and process improvement initiatives.
- Contributes to study execution “lessons learned” across functions.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, management information systems, computer science, life sciences or equivalent. Master’s preferred. PMP Certification or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt desiredMust have at 3+ years of pharma / clinical research / data management / health care experience or 5+ years of project management experience (and / or applicable work experience)
Strong understanding of clinical trial process and clinical technology. Experience in managing a clinical trial from initiation through to completion is preferred
Demonstrated effective leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to influence others without direct authority
Demonstrated effective communication skills
Demonstrated effective analytical skills
Additional Information
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 short-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.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical data manager jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, health informatics, nursing, or a related field required
- Minimum two to five years of experience in clinical data management or clinical trials
- Proficiency with clinical data management systems such as Medidata Rave or Oracle Inform
- Familiarity with CDISC standards including CDASH and SDTM for data collection and submission
- Strong understanding of ICH E6 Good Clinical Practice guidelines and FDA data regulations
- SCDM Certified Clinical Data Manager credential preferred by many Illinois employers
Clinical Data Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical data manager in Illinois?
A bachelor's degree in life sciences, health informatics, or a related field is the standard starting point in Illinois, and many employers prefer candidates who hold or are pursuing the Certified Clinical Data Manager credential through the Society for Clinical Data Management. Illinois does not require a state-issued license for this role. Most candidates enter through clinical research associate, data coordinator, or biostatistics roles at hospital systems, contract research organizations, or pharmaceutical companies in the Chicago area.
Which companies hire clinical data managers in Illinois?
Illinois clinical data manager roles are posted by AbbVie, University of Chicago, and Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois's dense concentration of pharmaceutical headquarters, academic medical centers, and contract research organizations in the Chicago metro means a wide range of employer types are consistently in the market.
Which Illinois cities have the most clinical data manager jobs?
Chicago, North Chicago, and Round Lake account for the largest share of clinical data manager openings in Illinois. Chicago drives the bulk of postings through its academic medical centers and corporate headquarters, while North Shore suburbs like North Chicago and Lake County are anchored by major pharmaceutical campuses that generate consistent demand for trial data professionals.
Are there remote clinical data manager jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 83% of clinical data manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the desk-based and analytical nature of the role. Database setup, data review, and vendor oversight work are the functions most commonly performed fully remote, while on-site presence is more common during trial startup or audit periods.
How can I get hired as a clinical data manager in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a clinical data coordinator or clinical research coordinator role, which Illinois academic medical centers and contract research organizations use as a direct pipeline into data management. Northwestern Medicine, University of Chicago Medicine, and Rush University Medical Center run structured research coordinator programs suited to candidates without extensive experience. Earning the SCDM's entry-level credential and building familiarity with Medidata Rave through free training resources strengthens a first application considerably.
Where can I find and apply to clinical data manager jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to clinical data manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and target location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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