Director II, Biomarker and Sample Operations

Allergan; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Biomarker and Sample Operations to redefine the future of medicine through Precision Medicine. This role involves leading a team to integrate biomarkers into clinical trials, optimizing processes, and driving innovation in drug development. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in clinical research, a strong leadership background, and a passion for advancing healthcare solutions. Join a forward-thinking company committed to making a significant impact on patient outcomes and enhancing operational capabilities in the field of biomarker-driven clinical development.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)

Short-term incentive programs

Long-term incentive programs

Qualifications

• 15+ years in Pharma and clinical research with proven leadership skills.
• Subject matter expert in biomarker and CDx operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing team in biomarker integration into clinical trials.
• Oversee vendor selection and budget management for clinical programs.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

Strategic Execution

Innovation

Clinical Research

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Sciences

Advanced Degree (preferred)

Tools

AI-driven Technologies

Job description

Company Description

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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onX,Facebook,Instagram,YouTube,LinkedInandTik Tok.

Job Description

At AbbVie, we are redefining the future of medicine—harnessing the power of Precision Medicine to deliver breakthrough therapies tailored to individual patients. As the Director of Biomarker and Sample Operations, you will be at the forefront of this mission, leading a team that drives biomarker integration into clinical trials and shaping the future of Medicine. In this role, you will set the vision for Biomarker Operations, optimize processes, and expand operational capabilities to enhance biomarker-driven clinical development. You will work cross-functionally to drive innovation, influence global drug development strategies, and ensure that AbbVie remains a leader in precision-driven drug development.

Leadership & Strategy:

• Lead with vision—mentoring and empowering a high-performing team of Biomarker Program Managers and Sample Operations Managers.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement, ensuring AbbVie’s leadership in biomarker-driven drug development.
• Define and execute a strategic roadmap for Biomarker and Sample Operations, ensuring alignment with AbbVie’s long-term Precision Medicine goals.

Precision Medicine Integration & Clinical Operations:

• Oversee the seamless integration of biomarkers into clinical trials, ensuring precision-driven strategies enhance patient outcomes.
• Manage biomarker operations and logistics to support clinical trial timelines, optimizing efficiency and resource utilization.
• Proactively identify, mitigate, and resolve biomarker study-related risks, ensuring regulatory and informed-consent compliance, and operational excellence.
• Drive strong alignment between BPM and CDx Operations by developing a cohesive strategy that optimizes workflows, enhances collaboration, and supports successful integration of biomarkers and companion diagnostics into clinical programs.

Innovation & Expansion of Biomarker Capabilities:

• Leverage AI-driven technologies to optimize biomarker operations, enhancing process efficiencies, data analyses, and decision-making to improve sample management, vendor oversight, and trial execution.
• Develop scalable and future-ready operational modelsthat support biomarker-driven clinical development across AbbVie’s pipeline.

Vendor & Budget Management:

• Oversee vendor selection, contract execution, and ongoing performance management, ensuring compliance with AbbVie’s standards.
• Manage internal and external budgets for therapeutic areas and companion diagnostics, providing accurate financial projections on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

Cross-functional Collaboration & Influence:

• Influence and align cross-functional teams—including Clinical Development Operations, Regulatory, Procurement, and Finance—to create and execute a coherent Precision Medicine strategy.
• Develop operational infrastructure that ensuresbiomarker integration is seamless, scalable, and drives long-term success in AbbVie’s clinical programs.
• Act as a strategic advisor, engaging with senior leadership to drive decision-making and remove roadblocks to execution.

Portfolio & Program Management:

• Contribute to portfolio planning, developing cost, resource, and timeline projections for biomarker-driven clinical development programs.
• Lead high-impact, transformational projects with significant organizational influence, ensuring effective execution of strategic priorities.
• Champion change management initiatives, ensuring cross-functional adoption of best practices in biomarker operations.

Talent Development & Organizational Growth:

• Develop, mentor, and empower Precision Medicine operations staff, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.

Champion a culture of continuous learning and professional growth, providing opportunities for team members to expand their expertise and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in sciences or equivalent with relevant experience required, advanced degree preferred.
• At least 15 years in Pharma, biomarker/CDx, and clinical research demonstrating a high level of core, technical, and leadership competencies through setting and driving study strategy and leading a global team in the management and completion of multiple clinical studies.
• Proven track recorded of leading successful biomarker/CDx development and clinical programs.
• Strong experience in risk management, decision-making, and strategic execution and a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to innovate and drive change in a large, matrixed organization.
• Proven experience in leading, mentoring and developing direct reports, and fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
• Considered a subject matter expert for standard business and operating procedures, initiatives and advancement of biomarker and CDx operations.
• Participation in a regulatory submission is preferred.

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemay ultimatelypay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in thefuture.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentiveprograms.

• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentiveprograms

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

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