Study Management Associate (SMA) Regional Team Lead

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. Join a team of outstanding professionals dedicated to making a remarkable impact on patients' lives through groundbreaking science on a global scale.

About the Role

This position reports into the Clinical Study Leadership (CSL) SMAO Director and is a people leadership role responsible for the direct management of a cohesive regional team of 15-17 Study Management Associates (SMAs). You will be instrumental in positioning your direct reports for success to deliver best-in-class study execution, providing the necessary guidance and support for SMAs to master new skills, maximize operational efficiencies, and reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Drive best-in-class study execution by creating a globally inclusive, innovative, empowering environment focused on skill enhancement, strategic thinking, and continuous learning.
• Manage the performance of direct reports, including collecting stakeholder feedback, conducting performance discussions, setting measurable goals, and tracking progress.
• Foster professional success and growth for SMAs through mentoring, individualized development plans, and providing stretch opportunities.
• Ensure business continuity and support organizational deliverables through efficient, flexible, and strategic resource management, including demand forecasting, vacancy management, and individual development.
• Guarantee adherence to corporate and divisional policies, procedures, and global regulations by promoting on-time training completion.
• Contribute to the development of Quality Systems Documents (QSDs) and training curricula for the SMAO function.
• Develop strong relationships with direct reports and cross-functional stakeholders to support aggressive execution strategies and drive results.
• Enhance organizational efficiencies, process improvements, and best practices by contributing to SMAO/CSL/CDO workstreams and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; a degree in a health care or scientific field is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of clinical research experience, with at least 6 years in relevant study operations management and people management.
• At least 3 years of direct people management experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence, communicate persuasively, align stakeholders, build trust, lead with respectful challenge, and form strong relationships in a cross-functional, global, remote/virtual team environment.
• Proven success in coaching and mentoring, either directly or in a matrix environment.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate complex issues from multiple perspectives and drive informed decision-making.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing needs, requirements, and situations while embodying AbbVie’s leadership attributes.
• Experience in drug development/clinical operations, including advanced 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.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. Additional information regarding AbbVie's commitment to equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations is available on their website.