Global Study Feasibility Associate Director

ABBVIE; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 269,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in Irvine, CA is seeking a Study Feasibility Associate Director to join Clinical Development Operations. You will partner with study teams on design feasibility, country/site selection, protocol review, and patient burden assessments to inform recruitment and study timelines.

This role requires strong facilitation, influence without authority, and extensive experience in clinical study design, operations, and management, with global trial leadership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years pharmaceutical experience with 5+ years in clinical research leadership.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in pure, applied, or technical sciences.
• Drug development and/or scientific project leadership experience preferred.
• Therapeutic area background in Oncology, Neurology, or Immunology preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of pharma drug development processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional global strategy discussions to assess feasibility.
• Support strategic planning for global phase 2/3 trials across 35+ countries.
• Matrix-manage teams to drive recruitment planning and analytics.
• Perform detailed analyses to prepare study team engagements.
• Advise on country strategy, site selection, recruitment, and timelines.
• Drive continuous improvement of Study Feasibility & Recruitment capabilities.

Skills

Clinical research leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional coordination

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in sciences

Job description

AbbVie in Irvine, CA is seeking a Study Feasibility Associate Director to join Clinical Development Operations. You will partner with study teams on design feasibility, country/site selection, protocol review, and patient burden assessments to inform recruitment and study timelines.

This role requires strong facilitation, influence without authority, and extensive experience in clinical study design, operations, and management, with global trial leadership.