Clinical Operations Manager
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Job Location:
Maidenhead - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 AbbVies 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.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors 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 AbbVies leadership values
- Self-driven adaptable and proactive
Additional Information :
AbbVie Culture
At AbbVie we care deeply about bringing innovative solutions to patients in need. By joining us as a Product Specialist youll 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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Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Six Sigma
- Lean
- Management Experience
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Outlook
- Analysis Skills
- Warehouse Management System
- Operations Management
- Kaizen
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Retail Management
About Company
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuro ... View more
