Director, Precision Medicine for Neuroimmunology

AbbVie; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in Massachusetts is seeking a senior leader to design and implement precision medicine strategies within its neuroscience pipeline, with a focus on neurodegenerative disorders.

You will work across discovery, clinical development, regulatory, and operations, translating biomarker and imaging insights into actionable strategies while communicating complex science to senior management.

Qualifications

• PhD in a scientific discipline, such as Neuroscience, or related field with typically ~10 years of relative work experience.
• Preferred candidates have experience working in research and development in pharma and/or biotech focusing on neuroscience, specifically experience in Neuroimmunology.
• Proven ability to be agile with regards to projects and willingness to learn.
• Extensive experience working on cross functional teams and the ability to successfully influence in that environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience communication scientific information to broad audiences including senior management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of precision medicine strategies to help accelerate the advancement of AbbVie’s neuroscience pipeline.
• Obtain understanding and knowledge of various precision medicine approaches including fluid biomarkers, digital approaches, functional brain measures and imaging techniques that are relevant for neuroscience.
• Be a recognized expert for precision medicine on cross functional teams to allow for influence and impact.
• Willingness to be an outstanding team player on cross functional teams but when needed have the confidence and ability to scientifically defend and push for relevant precision medicine approaches.
• Up-to-date knowledge for relevant biology and technology associated with projects.
• Effectively communicating scientific/technical information to a variety of audiences including upper management.
• As needed, establishment of relationships with external vendors and KOLs to help support precision medicine activities.

Skills

Neuroscience

Neuroimmunology

Cross-functional leadership

Biomarkers

Biotech/pharma experience

Education

PhD in Neuroscience or related field

Job description

AbbVie in Massachusetts is seeking a senior leader to design and implement precision medicine strategies within its neuroscience pipeline, with a focus on neurodegenerative disorders.

You will work across discovery, clinical development, regulatory, and operations, translating biomarker and imaging insights into actionable strategies while communicating complex science to senior management.