Associate Director, Biomarker Program Management

Responsibilities

• Lead team of Biomarker Project Managers and Sample Operations Managers to facilitate the implementation of PMed research into AbbVie clinical trials.
• Provide management and mentoring for team members; responsible for developing the expertise of team members.
• Set a positive and motivating work environment that encourages mutual respect, innovation, and accountability at all levels.
• Assign approved programs and trials to team members and ensure team members are resourced, trained, and employed to start up, manage and close clinical trials.
• Partner with PMed Biomarker Leads and be responsible for editing clinical documents, sample management, data management, cross-functional teams, budget management and strategy documents.
• Manage biomarker operations and logistics to support the clinical trial schedule.
• Proactively identify, resolve, mitigate, and/or escalate biomarker study-related risks and issues.
• Ensure vendors are managed per AbbVie procedures including selection, contract execution and management.
• Assist in the management of Oncology budgets, ensuring accurate projections are provided to Finance monthly, quarterly, and yearly.
• Help set vision for Biomarker Program Management group that enables continuous improvement in processes and efficiency.
• Serve as liaison with leaders of cross-functional stakeholders within AbbVie.
• Apply and adhere to ICH/GCP, biosample storage procedures, biosample management best practices and ethical guidelines.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. Degree with 8+ years project management, life science and/or clinical trial experience or Master's Degree with 10+ years project management, life science and/or clinical trial experience or Bachelor's Degree with 14+ years of project management, life science and/or clinical trial experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Expertise in MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint.
• Organization, attention to detail and effective time management with an ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Experience interacting with various levels within the organization as well as vendors.
• Proven success in running meetings, working collaboratively in a cross-functional environment, and driving for success.
• 3+ years of people management experience.
• Effective people management and leadership skills with a proven ability to foster team productivity and cohesiveness.

Preferred

• PMP certification desired.
• Competent in application of standard business procedures (standard operating procedures, ICH, Global Regulations, Ethics and Compliance).
• Experience working in a quality control and regulatory-rich environment.
• Experience holding meetings by teleconference and working with colleagues remotely.
• Scientific background and knowledge of biomarkers.
• Exposure to companion diagnostic development.
• Knowledge of image data and associated testing.