Project Manager I

Summary

Join AbbVie as a Study Project Manager I and drive the connection between science and operational delivery in clinical research. You will ensure operational excellence in planning and executing clinical studies across all development stages, leading cross-functional teams and managing budgets and timelines. Responsibilities include defining operational strategies, managing vendors, and proactively addressing risks. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with experience in clinical study operations management. This position is preferably located in Lake County, IL or Irvine, CA, but remote candidates may be considered.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent degree is required
• 6 years of demonstrated pharma-related and/or clinical research related experience or equivalent required

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the operational strategies and deliverables for one or more clinical studies
• Execute clinical studies in compliance with quality standards (ICH/GCP, Global Regulations, and AbbVie policies and procedures)
• Proactively manage budget, timelines and study issues; bring scientific acumen, technical expertise and global mindset to drive achievement of study objectives
• Lead the cross functional Clinical Study Team
• Lead clinical operations planning through to execution via cross functional matrix environment and influence cross functional stakeholders to drive milestone achievement
• Effectively manage vendors and a diverse set of external stakeholders including site staff, Key Opinion Leaders and patient groups
• Bring a growth mindset, demonstrated by a willingness to continuously learn, grow and adapt, give and receive feedback, see challenges as opportunities
• Coach and effectively support cross functional team members, delegate and empower to the right level, actively contribute to Development Operations community
• Contribute towards operational efficiencies and bring innovative ideas to their teams and studies
• Demonstrate excellent communication and problem solving skills
• Put patients and customers at the center of what we do
• Navigate ambiguity and thrive even when not having all the information
• On a given study responsible for (but not limited to): the development of the clinical study design and associated systems, tools and documents, study budget creation and oversight, vendor selection, scope development, management and oversight of external vendors
• Proactively identifying risks and address and/or escalate study related issues and opportunities for efficiency
• Be an empowered decision maker on operational aspects of study execution
• Create an inclusive and innovative environment where staff and studies/programs will succeed
• Provide leadership to Study Management Associates – lead, delegate and support activities to deliver on study milestones

Preferred Qualifications

Exposure in study initiation through study completion in Phase 1-4 and/or Medical Device Trial Experience

Benefits

• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Short-term incentive programs
• Long-term incentive programs