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Senior Director, Global Study Start Up

Irvine, CA, usFull-time2026-11-03 → 2026-11-10

Core

Leading global study start-up strategy, talent, and execution across the AbbVie portfolio to accelerate study activation and maintain compliance.

Role type

Senior Director, Clinical Operations

Builds

Global study start-up organization and operating model

Domain

Pharmaceutical clinical development

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Global clinical development strategy, organizational design, transformational change leadership, AI and digital transformation, portfolio management, regulatory environment expertise, workforce planning, executive communication

Preferred skills

Advanced scientific or business degree, experience in Neuroscience Clinical Study Leadership

Technologies

AI, automation, predictive analytics, digital technologies

Responsibilities

Define and execute long-term vision and strategy for the Global Study Start-Up organization; Establish enterprise standards, governance, and performance expectations; Lead transformation initiatives to improve scalability and efficiency; Provide strategic oversight of start-up performance across the global portfolio; Build and sustain a high-performing leadership team through succession planning and talent development; Represent AbbVie in industry forums and strategic partnerships

Seniority

Senior Director, executive leadership