Associate Director, Study Feasibility
AbbVie
September 11, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Irvine, CA)
Worldwide
$268,500 - $268,500 USD yearly
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Study Feasibility Associate Director within AbbVie's Clinical Development Operations, focusing on strategic planning and operational feasibility for global Phase 2 and 3 clinical trials. Responsibilities: lead cross-functional global strategy discussions involving senior leaders to assess site selection, protocol review, patient burden, recruitment, and timelines; support large-scale studies across multiple countries with extensive budgets and teams; conduct scientific, operational, and analytical analyses to inform study design and execution; provide expertise on country and site strategy, optimizing study performance across therapeutic areas such as oncology, neurology, or immunology; and drive continuous improvements in feasibility and recruitment capabilities. Qualifications: minimum 8 years in pharma, with 5+ years in clinical research leadership; Bachelor's or higher in sciences; experience in drug development or scientific project leadership; strong knowledge of pharma development processes; and recognized analytical decision-making skills. Preferred: background in Oncology, Neurology, or Immunology; leadership in complex scientific analysis. High-value details: focus on multi-country global trials, large budgets exceeding $200 million, therapeutic areas including oncology, involvement in Phase 2/3 studies, and cross-functional collaboration with senior leadership. Work setup: location unspecified, involvement in strategic, analytical, and leadership activities.