Senior Clinical Trial Manager

AbbVie

. Plan, execute, and manage one or more Phase 0–4 global clinical trials .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • SpainSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing global clinical trials from planning to execution, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and maintaining inspection readiness. Proficient in stakeholder engagement, risk management, and cross-functional team leadership within the pharmaceutical industry.

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Global Clinical Trial ManagementRegulatory SubmissionsEDC, IRT, CTMS, eTMF ProficiencyRisk Management and MitigationStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial ManagementProtocol DevelopmentStudy Execution PlanningPatient-Reported Outcome MeasuresTrend Analysis

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailInterpersonal CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

CTMSETMFEDCIRT

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalClinical ResearchSOPICH/GCPGlobal Regulations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, execute, and manage one or more Phase 0–4 global clinical trials
Provide study-level oversight and leadership in a cross-functional environment from inception through closure
Support strategic leadership of cross-functional teams through stakeholder engagement and influence
Develop strategies, facilitate meetings, and maintain timely study-level documentation
Manage external vendors, including RFPs, selection, scope of work, deliverables, and risk management
Lead global recruitment strategy, feasibility, subject recruitment, retention, and mitigation planning
Lead cross-functional, vendor, and investigator meetings; prepare agendas and curate and file minutes
Ensure inspection readiness and participate in related activities
Identify, mitigate, and manage risks, including issue review, escalation, and trend analysis
Co-develop and manage protocols, regulatory submissions, patient-reported outcome measures, study execution plans, informed consent, site budgets and agreements, clinical study reports, training materials, newsletters, and presentations
Manage CTMS and eTMF for compliance, inspection readiness, trend analysis, and timelines
Support EDC, IRT, and ePRO design review, user acceptance testing, plan development, risk indicators, access, query resolution, and system oversight
Manage investigational product and associated study supplies
Provide stakeholder training
Support global submission strategies
Support process improvement initiatives or serve as a subject matter expert and/or mentor

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or OUS equivalent required
At least 4 years of progressive Pharma-related/clinical research-related experience
High level of core and technical competencies
Competent in standard quality procedures, including SOP, ICH/GCP, and Global Regulations
Experienced user of EDC, IRT, CTMS, and eTMF
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong attention to detail
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills in a global setting
Proficient in business/technical English-language, oral and written
Proactive, collaborative mindset
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced global team environment
Preferred: exposure to study initiation through completion activities and global study exposure

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving the community