2026 Clinical Trial Operations Intern

Job Description

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

Envision spending your summer working with energetic colleagues and inspirational leaders, all while gaining world-class experience in one of the most dynamic organizations in the pharmaceutical industry. This is a reality for participants in the Clinical Trial Operations (CTO) Internship Program at AbbVie.

Clinical Trials are required before a new compound can be available for use by patients.  A clinical study in human volunteers is conducted to answer specific health questions : Is it safe? Does it work?  Is it better than what is currently offered to patients? At AbbVie, the Clinical Operations group conducts / manages clinical trials and provides therapeutically aligned, scientific strategy and operations management for the planning, execution and reporting of clinical development programs to enable successful global registration and commercialization of drug development projects.

As a CTO intern, you’ll participate in a paid, 10-12-week summer program, working on meaningful assignments that have a real impact on our business and patients worldwide. As an intern you will be located at our corporate headquarters in north suburban Chicago. Throughout the summer there will be planned development and networking activities, along with relocation support for eligible students.

AbbVie’s worldwide Clinical Operations business offers you an opportunity to work in one of the following areas and collaborate with clinical sites globally :

• Clinical Data Strategy & Operations : The Clinical Data Strategy Operations (CDSO) function is responsible for overseeing and executing against the strategy around clinical data collection, management, integration, and utilization within AbbVie clinical trials. This includes the operations and technology to enable data acquisition, quality assurance, governance, compliance, data architecture, and effective data analysis to support decision-making. The organization works to ensure clinical data is robust, accurate, and usable for regulatory submissions, evidence generation, and advancing clinical development objectives. There is cross-functional collaboration with partners, including but not limited to clinical development, quality assurance, technology, data management, and regulatory affairs.
• Study Management Associate Organization : The Study Management Associate Organization (SMAO) is responsible for supporting the Study Project Manager with the planning, execution, and oversight of clinical studies or trials. SMAO covers activities such as protocol and informed consent development, study startup, operational logistics, vendor management, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards throughout the study lifecycle. The group works closely with cross functional teams, including but not limited to data management, regulatory affairs, Clinical Site Management (CSM) and external partners to ensure studies are conducted efficiently, within timelines, and according to quality expectations.
• Clinical Acceleration and Performance : The Clinical Acceleration and Performance (CAP) function focuses on improving the efficiency, quality, and speed of clinical trials and research operations. CAP is where AbbVie reimagines how clinical trials are run. Their mission is bold but clear : deliver medicines to patients faster by making trials smarter, simpler, and more effective. The team tackles the toughest challenges in R&D—patient recruitment, site engagement, trial efficiency—by combining data science, innovative technology, and deep clinical expertise. The group is comprised of out-of-the-box thinkers, problem-solvers, and change-drivers who thrive on collaboration and creativity.

Past examples of internship projects have included :

AbbVie strongly considers high performing interns as candidates for the Clinical Trial Operations Development Program (CTODP), a two-year rotational program aimed at developing the skills and experience needed to grow a meaningful career in Clinical Operations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law :  ​

Benefits and Amenities : ​

Competitive pay​

Relocation support for eligible students​

Select wellness benefits and paid holiday / sick time ​

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 timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwe may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.​

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 absolutediscretion 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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