Project Manager, Study I

AbbVie • North Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Study Project Manager I drives the connection between science and operational delivery and ensures operational excellence in planning and execution of clinical research studies across all development stages. The Study Project Manager I is responsible for and ensures clinical research studies are executed with quality and efficiency, on-time, within budget, and meet company objectives. The Study Project Manager I achieves these objectives by bringing scientific acumen, strategic thinking, innovation, experience in clinical study operations management and stakeholder management to address risks and challenges. The Study Project Manager I serves as leader of one or more cross functional Clinical Study Teams, leading clinical operations from planning through to execution in a cross functional matrix environment.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Defines and drives the operational strategies and deliverables for one or more clinical studies
• Responsible for executing clinical studies in compliance with quality standards (ICH/GCP, Global Regulations, and AbbVie policies and procedures).
• Proactively manages budget, timelines and study issues; brings scientific acumen, technical expertise and global mindset to drive achievement of study objectives
• Leader of the cross functional Clinical Study Team
• Leads clinical operations planning through to execution via cross functional matrix environment and influences cross functional stakeholders to drive milestone achievement
• Effectively manages vendors and a diverse set of external stakeholders including site staff, Key Opinion Leaders and patient groups
• Brings a growth mindset, demonstrated by a willingness to continuously learn, grow and adapt, give and receive feedback, see challenges as opportunities
• Coaches and effectively supports cross functional team members, delegates and empowers to the right level, actively contributes to Development Operations community
• Contributes towards operational efficiencies and brings innovative ideas to their teams and studies
• Demonstrates excellent communication and problem solving skills
• Puts patients and customers at the center of what we do
• Navigates ambiguity and thrives even when not having all the information
• Responsible for the development of the clinical study design and associated systems, tools and documents
• Responsible for study budget creation and oversight
• Responsible for 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
• Empowered decision maker on operational aspects of study execution.
• Creating 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

Benefits

• paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
• medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• long-term incentive programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level