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Clinical Project Director Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Participate on teams for process improvement initiatives and review key decisions impacting project ... May lead teams within therapeutic area and supervise exempt and/or non-exempt direct reports and ...

Project Manager-IT

Loma Linda, CA · On-site

$101.10K - $119.60K/yr

... Director and Project Service Leaders. • Initiate, plan, execute, control and close projects ... understanding of clinical processes and workflow. • Able to use project planning software ...

Project Manager-IT

Loma Linda, CA · On-site

$101K - $119.50K/yr

The Project Manager will provide consultative support to the Project Director and Project Service ... Knowledge and understanding of clinical processes and workflow. Able to use project planning ...

Project Manager-IT

Loma Linda, CA · On-site

$101K - $119.50K/yr

The Project Manager will provide consultative support to the Project Director and Project Service ... Knowledge and understanding of clinical processes and workflow. Able to use project planning ...

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How much do clinical project director jobs pay per year?

As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for clinical project director in Riverside, CA is $114,303.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,200.00 and $150,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Clinical Project Director vs Clinical Project Manager?

AspectClinical Project DirectorClinical Project Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees multiple projects, strategic planning, high-level decision makingManages individual projects, coordinates teams, ensures project milestones
Required CredentialsTypically requires a clinical research degree, extensive experience, and certifications like PMPRequires a relevant degree, experience in clinical trials, and often PMP or similar certifications
Work EnvironmentSenior leadership in pharmaceutical or biotech companies, CROsProject teams within clinical research organizations or pharmaceutical companies

The Clinical Project Director focuses on strategic oversight and managing multiple projects at a higher level, while the Clinical Project Manager handles day-to-day project execution and team coordination. Both roles require relevant clinical research experience and certifications, but the Director role involves broader responsibilities and strategic planning.

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Infographic showing various Clinical Project Director job openings in Riverside, CA as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $114,303 per year, or $55 per hour.
Manager, Aesthetics Clinical Development

Manager, Aesthetics Clinical Development

AbbVie

Irvine, CA • On-site

$109.50K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago


AbbVie rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 95 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

11th of 70 rated pharmaceutical


Job description

Company Description
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 - immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.
Job Description
At Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, we develop, manufacture, and market a portfolio of leading aesthetics brands and products. Our aesthetics portfolio includes facial injectables, body contouring, plastics, skin care, and more.
With our own research and development team focused on driving innovation in aesthetics, we're committed to providing the most comprehensive science-based product offerings available.
To build all necessary data/information needed in preparing internal documents/scientific reports related to clinical trials and; to keep multiple reports moving forward simultaneously through multi-tasking.
  • Prepare scientific reports/presentations related to clinical trials using available software and templates and; review/contribute to clinical protocols, by utilizing expertise, to assist in interpretation of data.
  • Coordinate advisory meeting agendas, activities and slide decks and consulting agreements
  • Comply with procedures set forth in relevant IQS documents and Study protocols and other directives issued by the management regarding clinical studies.
  • Lead the study development by applying most current electronic document conventions/processes most consistently/accurately to ensure scientific integrity of all processes.
  • Responsible for receiving and completing tasks and assignments from function, Therapeutic Area MD or Scientific Staff within timeline with minimal supervision and; maximizing individual, function/therapeutic area and team productivity.
  • Participate on teams for process improvement initiatives and review key decisions impacting project timelines with management.
  • Apply experience to analyze clinical study data, including statistical data using available software to assist with ongoing blinded/un-blinded PK, safety and efficacy reviews and ensure the scientific integrity of all processes.
  • Perform literature/competitive intelligence searches to recognize/resolve scientific and technical problems by applying the most current electronic document conventions and processes consistently and accurately.
  • Provide/present key clinical study information to function/therapeutic area and management.
  • May lead teams within therapeutic area and supervise exempt and/or non-exempt direct reports and mentor function/-therapeutic area personnel.

The position is based onsite in Irvine, CA.
Qualifications
  • Bachelors/Master's degree, in Science related to Field with 11+ years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry or Pharm-D/PhD with 1+years
  • Ability to understand more complex clinical study principles
  • Advanced understanding of appropriate technology necessary to analyze clinical study data, generate reports and create presentations, posters and manuscripts
  • Experience in team, drug development, and scientific project leadership or related.
  • Experience supporting clinical research, drug development and/or function/therapeutic area operations.
  • Must have a proven record of successful projects.
  • Experience in multi-faceted, broad-based multiple functions/therapeutic areas or clinical functions with in depth knowledge of clinical study issues.
  • Ability to appropriately and effectively use resources to complete tasks and meet required timelines.
  • Ability to produce work of the highest quality by paying attention to detail
  • Must possess good oral and written communication skills

Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
  • This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
  • This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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About AbbVie

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AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines 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: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health, and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Industry

Scientific research and development services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

North Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

2013