Manager of Clinical Trial Managers II in Thatcham

Overview

The Manager of Clinical Trial Managers II role reports into the Clinical Study Leadership (CSL) SMAO Director and is a people leader responsible for the direct management of a regional team of 15-17 Study Management Associates (SMAs) who serve as front-line study execution staff. They position their direct reports for success to deliver best-in-class study execution and provide guidance and support for SMAs to master new skills, maximize operational efficiencies, and reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Drive for best-in-class study execution by creating a globally inclusive, innovative, empowering environment built around skill enhancement, strategic/critical thinking, and continuous learning.
• Performance management of direct reports, including collecting stakeholder feedback, conducting and documenting performance discussions, setting clear and measurable goals, and performing goal progress updates.
• Provide SMAs with opportunities for professional success and enable growth into future leadership roles through mentoring, individualized development plans (AbbVie employees), and providing stretch opportunities.
• Support business continuity and organizational deliverables across the portfolio through efficient, flexible, and strategic resource management including short- and long-range demand, evolving geographic footprints, vacancy management, and individual growth and development.
• Ensure awareness and adherence of direct reports to corporate and divisional policies and procedures in alignment with worldwide regulations and guidelines by prompting on-time completion and reinforcing training expectations.
• Contribute to the development of Quality Systems Documents (QSDs) and the training curriculum for roles within SMAO.
• Develop and nurture relationships with direct reports and cross-functional stakeholders to support execution strategies and drive results across study teams.
• Support organizational efficiencies, process improvements, and best practices by contributing to SMAO/CSL/CDO workstreams and/or initiatives.
• Mentor peer SMAO Line Managers as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; degree in health care or scientific field preferred.
• Extensive experience of clinical research, with relevant study operations management and people management experience.
• Experience managing direct people.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to influence, communicate persuasively and with clarity, align, build trust, lead while respectfully challenging, and form strong relationships with stakeholders within a cross-functional, global, remote/virtual team environment.
• Successful coaching/mentoring, directly or in a matrix environment.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, the ability to evaluate complex issues from multiple perspectives and drive smart decision making.
• Ability to adapt easily to rapidly changing needs, requirements and situations while modeling AbbVie leadership attributes.
• Experience in drug development/clinical operations including an advanced working knowledge of ICH and GCP guidelines and operational understanding of the global regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated success in study execution across global geographies and/or multiple therapeutic areas and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Additional information: AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer. US & Puerto Rico only information available on site. US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking reasonable accommodations should refer to the company site for details.