Study Project Manager II/I

About AbbVie
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This is a global role and can be located virtually in various countries.

• Responsible for executing clinical studies in compliance with quality standards (ICH/GCP, Global Regulations, and AbbVie policies and procedures).
• Leader of the cross functional study team:o Leads Clinical Study Team Meetings o Project manager for clinical studies leveraging the clinical schedule; manages the critical path and milestones
• Responsible for regular updates to the cross-functional team and stakeholders on study status; ensures our CTMS is up to date Responsible for regular updates to the cross-functional team and stakeholders on study status; ensures our CTMS is up to date
• Responsible for the development of the clinical study design and associated systems and documents (for example: Informed consent forms, eCRFs, IRT, CSR)Responsible for study budget creation and oversight of spend against approved budget
• Responsible for the vendor selection, scope development, management and oversight of external vendors in compliance with AbbVie’s processes and procedures and the applicable regulationsResponsible for generating the study related training for the study team, study sites, and vendors for assigned studies
• Proactively identify and address and/or escalate study related issues and opportunities for efficiency Decision maker on operational aspects of study executionParticipates in innovation and process improvement initiatives
• Provides direct supervision of study management associate(s) including career development of clinical operations staff and creating an inclusive and innovative environment where staff and studies/programs will succeed

Qualifications

This role can be hired at a SPM I or a SPM II level, dependent on years of relevant experience; previous work, education, training, and clinical research capabilities 

Study Project Manager II Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing, scientific, or equivalent required; Associate’s Degree, R.N., or equivalent with relevant experience is acceptable.
• Must have at least 8 years of Pharma-related/clinical research related experience.
• Must have demonstrated a high level of core and technical competencies through management of clinical trials.
• Possess good communication skills and demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Demonstration of successful coaching and mentoring in a matrix environment; direct people management preferred.
• Considered a subject matter expert and competent in the application of Standard Business Procedures (International Conference on Harmonization, Global Regulations, Ethics and Compliance).
• Experience in successful study initiation through study completion, primary data analysis and/or in multiple phases of studies (Phase 1-3, 4).

Study Project Manager I Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s Degree or OUS equivalent degree is required, typically in nursing or scientific field; Registered Nurse licensure with Associate’s Degree in Nursing with relevant experience is also acceptable. Must have at least 6 years of Pharma-related/clinical research related experience. Demonstrates a high level of core and technical competencies through management of various components of clinical trials. Possesses good communication skills and demonstrated leadership abilities. Demonstration of successful coaching/mentoring in a matrix environment. Competent in application of standard business procedures (Standard Operating Procedures, International Conference on Harmonization (ICH), Global Regulations, Ethics and Compliance). Preferred exposure in study initiation through study completion in multiple phases of studies (Phase 1-3, 4).
Significant Work Activities
N/A
Travel
No
Job Type
Experienced
Schedule
Full-time
Job Level Code
M
Equal Employment Opportunity
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