Associate Director, Aesthetics Clinical Development

BioSpace; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term incentive programs

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

AbbVie in Irvine, CA is seeking an Associate Director, Clinical Development to lead the design, development, and execution of global clinical studies, ensuring scientific integrity and regulatory compliance.

The role offers a hybrid schedule with 3 days in-office and opportunities to mentor junior staff while collaborating with medical affairs, regulatory, and operations teams.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in clinical development and an advanced degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field (MD/DO/PhD/PharmD or related).
• Typically 7+ years in Clinical Development.
• Experience in regulatory submissions and global programs.
• Ability to lead diverse, cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Designs Clinical Development Plans and oversees trials.
• Leads cross-functional teams and external engagement.
• Reviews safety and efficacy data; ensures regulatory compliance.
• Mentors junior staff and guides project execution.
• Supports regulatory submissions and strategic decision-making.

Skills

Clinical Development

Regulatory Knowledge

Cross-functional

English Communication

Education

MD/DO/PhD/PharmD

Job description

About AbbVie

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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.

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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.

Job Description

The Associate Director, Clinical Development will have regional and/or global responsibilities. Leads the design, development, evaluation, planning and execution of clinical studies and ensures scientific integrity and interpretation of study data from a clinical development program. Provides medical and/or scientific direction to project/study teams. Should expect to be asked to participate in internal process improvement activities within R&D and Clinical Development, as well as mentor and provide guidance to junior team members.

The position will be based in Irvine, CA with a hybrid schedule of 3 days in office.

Responsibilities

Under supervision of the Global Clinical Development Lead, designs, directs, executes, and interprets clinical trials/research anddata collection activities in support of the overall Product Development Plan, within time, budget, and based on strong scientific principles, knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements, AbbVies customers, markets, business operations and emerging issues. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to generate, deliver, report, and interpret high-quality clinical data supporting overall product scientific and business strategy, including monitoring adherence to protocols and ensuring correct endpoint data collection.

Under The Appropriate Supervision

• Designs Clinical Development Plans. Responsibilities may extend from early translational development activities to mature product life cycle strategies.
• Designs, conducts, and reports clinical trials in line with the development, regulatory and commercial strategy.
• Has responsibility for review, interpretation, and communication of accumulating data pertaining to safety and efficacy of the asset.
• Along with Clinical Operations, may be responsible for oversight of study enrollment and overall timelines for key deliverables.
• May lead 0-5 employees in a matrixed environment.
• May be responsible for external expert and investigator engagement within the therapeutic area.
• Interacts with and co-ordinates appropriate scientific activities with internal stakeholders (i.e. medical affairs, commercial, clinical operations, discovery, statistics, regulatory, etc.) as they relate to planned and on-going clinical studies or projects.
• Assists in scientific education of investigators, clinical monitors, and Global Project Team members related to therapeutic area.
• Keeps abreast of professional information and technology through conferences or medical literature and acts as a subject matter expert.
• Represents AbbVie at external meetings including investigator meetings, scientific association meetings, partner discussions, etc.
• Responsible for understanding the regulatory requirements related to clinical studies and accountable for complying with those requirements.
• May coordinate and develop information for reports submitted to the FDA and Global Regulatory Authorities.
• May initiate research projects compatible with project plan goals and drive them to completion, resulting in high quality publications
• Leads cross functional sub-teams overseeing defined sub-projects within the therapeutic area.
• Responsible and accountable for the scientific validity, integrity and overall quality of the Clinical Development Plan and all clinical content, including, but not limited to protocols, IBs/IDFUs, clinical data reviews, CSRs, regulatory submissions, and publications associated with the clinical trials.
• Participates in the development of the Clinical Development Plan by contributing the scientific/clinical expertise for the strategy. Once completed, in collaboration with Clinical Operations, is responsible for and leads the scientific/clinical aspects of the execution of the defined Clinical Development Plan, acting as a key contact for the Clinical Trial Team(s) regarding the scientific/clinical development aspects of a project.
• Ensures the review of clinical data, including protocol deviations.

Qualifications

• Advanced education (e.g., MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, or MA with relevant experience) preferred.
• Clinical Development experience is required, typically 7+ years. Experience in the successful development of novel medical devices in Aesthetics with similar product profiles as those in development by AbbVie, is very desirable.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements governing clinical trials, along with experience in the design and successful execution of registration-track protocols leading to regulatory submission is expected.
• Direct experience with regulatory bodies (US and Global) is highly advantageous.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional setting.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills and demonstrable evidence of being a motivated and successful self-starter.
• Experience in international markets is highly desirable.

Additional Information

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in thefuture.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
• This job is eligible toparticipatein our long-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

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