Senior Clinical Operations Program Director

AbbVie Inc.; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) to eligible employees

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. seeks a Clinical Operations Program Director to unite science and operations, directing one or more clinical research programs.

The role acts as a strategic advocate for pipeline assets, while mentoring a growing Development Operations team and ensuring execution against timelines and budgets. Responsibilities include developing operational strategies, assessing risks, and guiding cross-functional partners from asset strategy to regulatory submissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required, typically in nursing or scientific field. An Associate’s degree/R.N. or equivalent with relevant experience is acceptable.
• 12+ years of Pharma-related/clinical research experience.
• 10 years of leadership and study strategy experience in global teams.
• Experience in risk management, decision-making and strategic execution.
• Good communication skills and proven coaching/mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Integral member of the Pipeline Commercialization Model’s Integrated Evidence Strategy Team and a strategic partner for Asset Strategy Team and Development Review Committee.
• Develops the clinical operational strategy and executes clinical studies/programs including timelines and enrollment options.
• Assess risks and mitigations, proposing strategic options for asset strategy.
• Interact with and influence all levels of management and cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives.
• Contribute to portfolio planning with costs, resources, and timelines for development programs.
• Review clinical operations content for regulatory documents (INDs, IB, NDAs, BLAs, MAA).
• Manage overall external budget across portfolio (programs can be 20-200 million dollars).
• Lead cross-functional innovation and process improvement initiatives with significant business impact.
• Develop and mentor clinical operations staff; build inclusive, innovative environment.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in nursing or scientific field

Associate’s degree/R.N. or equivalent with relevant experience

Excellent communication skills

Coaching, mentoring and people management

Strategic leadership capabilities

Risk management and data-driven decision making

Job description

AbbVie Inc. seeks a Clinical Operations Program Director to unite science and operations, directing one or more clinical research programs.

The role acts as a strategic advocate for pipeline assets, while mentoring a growing Development Operations team and ensuring execution against timelines and budgets. Responsibilities include developing operational strategies, assessing risks, and guiding cross-functional partners from asset strategy to regulatory submissions.