PHARMAFull-time
Director, Country Clinical Operations Management
By Admin · Clinical Research & Clinical Operations
BANGALORE (IN)HYBRIDPOSTED: 8/21/2026
PHARMAFull-time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONABBVIEBiopharmaceuticals / Life Sciences
ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES
Role Overview
AbbVie is seeking a Director, Country Clinical Operations Management (Country COM) based in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Operating in a hybrid work arrangement, this executive role serves as the principal leader for Clinical Development Operations (CDO) at the country level across both internal and external stakeholders, driving country-level clinical trial strategy, operational delivery, site footprint expansion, and inspection readiness across AbbVie's global clinical portfolio.
Core Responsibilities
Country Strategy & Operational Leadership: Define and implement country operational plans and site footprint strategies across multiple therapeutic areas (Immunology, Oncology, Neuroscience, Aesthetics) aligned with global Clinical Development Operations (CDO) objectives.
End-to-End Study Governance: Direct all in-country trial activities across the full clinical lifecycle (feasibility, site selection, trial start-up, conduct, and database closure), ensuring high data quality, scientific integrity, and on-time/on-budget delivery.
Team Leadership & Line Management: Manage, mentor, and build high-performing clinical operations teams; conduct on-site/off-site accompanied monitoring visits, manage talent acquisition, oversee performance evaluations, and drive KPI/KRI metric adherence.
Stakeholder & 'One R&D' Collaboration: Partner with the Global Medical Affairs (GMA) Medical Affairs Head to co-lead the affiliate 'One R&D' framework, representing CDO personnel and establishing strategic collaborations with external investigators and institutions.
Quality Management & Inspection Readiness: Maintain adherence to ICH-GCP, local clinical regulatory requirements, and AbbVie Quality Management Systems (QMS); serve as the primary host and expert for national health authority audits and regulatory inspections.
Budgetary & Resource Management: Direct functional budget planning, resource forecasting, and financial tracking in close coordination with finance stakeholders to ensure cost containment and resource optimization.
Technical & Governance Standards
Comprehensive mastery of clinical trial execution, local regulatory intelligence, risk identification/mitigation strategies, and audit/inspection hosting.
Development of standard operating procedures, gap assessments, and performance dashboards across full-phase clinical trials.
Work Model & Culture
Hybrid work setup requiring a minimum of three core days on-site in Bengaluru.
Dynamic, innovation-driven culture offering global development pathways within an industry-leading biopharmaceutical enterprise.
REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS
Clinical Operations Management
Country Strategy
Site Feasibility & Selection
ICH-GCP Compliance
Inspection Readiness
Clinical Trial Lifecycle
Line Management
Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Resource Allocation
KPI/KRI Metrics
COMPENSATION & REWARDS
Salary: Competitive / Disclosed upon candidate shortlisting
ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE
AbbVie is actively hiring for this position.
INDUSTRY: Biopharmaceuticals / Life Sciences
RECOMMENDED TRAINING
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