Clinical Operations Manager

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 at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

At AbbVie, we turn science into medicine to improve patients’ lives. This role plays a key part in advancing our clinical pipeline by leading high-performing study start-up teams and fostering impactful partnerships with investigative sites. The successful candidate will drive operational excellence, team development, and strategic collaboration to position AbbVie as a preferred partner in clinical trials.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor and support a team of clinical research professionals focused on study start­up activities.
• Oversee hiring, performance management, coaching and career development.
• Foster an inclusive and empowering team culture that encourages growth and accountability.
• Provide clear, timely feedback and remove obstacles to drive a high performing team.

Clinical Trial Oversight

• Ensure timely, high-quality and budget-compliant delivery of assigned clinical studies.
• Support ethics submissions, accompanied site visits and audit readiness.
• Monitor compliance with GCP, ICH guidelines, AbbVie SOPs and local regulations.
• Stay informed of evolving regulatory requirements and ensure team alignment.

Strategic Collaboration

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g., Medical Affairs, affiliate teams) and external partners (e.g., KOLs, investigators).
• Promote AbbVie’s reputation through coordinated and impactful site engagement.
• Contribute to feasibility strategies and site identification to support pipeline execution.

Operational Excellence

• Use AbbVie tools and systems to proactively manage performance, metrics, risks and resources.
• Conduct gap analyses and trend assessments to identify training needs and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage resource allocation in line with portfolio priorities.
• Participate in global/local initiatives to streamline processes and enhance delivery.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a health-related field (e.g., Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Life Sciences)
• Minimum 3 years of clinical monitoring experience

• Strong interpersonal and cross-functional communication skills
• Experience in motivating and mentoring others, with a growing capacity to lead teams effectively. Has the ability to provide transparent and timely feedback to raise the bar on individual and team performance.
• Strategic mindset with solid planning and organizational skills
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and making timely, data-driven decisions
• Experience across multiple therapeutic areas and study phases is a plus
• High integrity and alignment with AbbVie’s leadership values
• Self-driven, adaptable, and proactive

AbbVie Culture

At AbbVie, we care deeply about bringing innovative solutions to patients in need. By joining us as a Product Specialist, you'll be at the forefront of our mission, working in a dynamic and supportive environment that encourages growth and collaboration.

• All4OneAbbVie: Foster strong interpersonal relationships and teamwork.
• Decide Smart & Sure: Navigate ambiguity and make informed decisions.
• Agile & Accountable: Communicate a clear and inspiring vision.
• Clear & Courageous: Provide honest and constructive feedback.
• Make Possibilities Real: Efficiently plan and execute tasks while adapting to challenges.

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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