Director, Clinical Pharmacology & PK/PD Strategy

AbbVie Inc.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. is seeking a senior leader in Clinical Pharmacology to guide PK/PD strategy across major drug development programs. The role involves overseeing multiple projects, providing cross-functional scientific guidance to R&D and Regulatory, and leading regulatory documentation efforts.

The position emphasizes demonstrating leadership in pharmacometrics, biopharmaceutics, and cross-team collaboration while driving timelines and quality across therapeutic areas.

Qualifications

• PhD with typically 7+ years of experience in PK/PD, pharmacometrics or systems pharmacology
• Excellent interpersonal skills and cross-functional collaboration
• Experience with drug development processes and regulatory interactions

Responsibilities

• Lead Clinical Pharmacology/PK/PD activities and major projects.
• Provide scientific/strategic consultation to R&D, Regulatory, and management.
• Lead regulatory document writing, submissions and responses to agency comments.
• Mentor teams, drive process improvements, and manage personnel.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Leadership competencies in PK/PD

Project management

Strategic scientific consultation

Education

PhD in PK/Pharmacology or related field

PharmD with extensive experience

Tools

PK/PD data analysis software

Modeling & simulation tools

Job description

AbbVie Inc. is seeking a senior leader in Clinical Pharmacology to guide PK/PD strategy across major drug development programs. The role involves overseeing multiple projects, providing cross-functional scientific guidance to R&D and Regulatory, and leading regulatory documentation efforts.

The position emphasizes demonstrating leadership in pharmacometrics, biopharmaceutics, and cross-team collaboration while driving timelines and quality across therapeutic areas.