Executive Medical Director, Oncology Early Development

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Long-term incentive programs

Job summary

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL seeks an experienced clinical development leader to direct and interpret multiple clinical trials within a development program. The role drives study design, data interpretation, regulatory submissions, and cross-functional collaboration to advance therapeutic candidates.

The ideal candidate has MD/DO with 5+ years of trial leadership, strong English communication, and a proven ability to lead through influence within global teams.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or international equivalent with relevant therapeutic specialty.
• Residency program completed; subspecialty fellowship desirable.
• 5+ years of clinical trial experience in pharma, academia, or equivalent.
• Must possess excellent oral and written English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads and demonstrates ownership of multiple clinical development programs within the overall product development plan.
• Oversees study teams, monitors study integrity, and reports safety & efficacy data.
• Design, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of clinical protocols and study documents.
• May supervise Medical/Scientific Directors on related programs.
• Collaborates across Discovery, Medical Affairs, and Regulatory to align clinical development plans.
• Ensures adherence to Good Clinical Practices and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

English communication

Education

MD/DO or international equivalent

Residency completed

Subspecialty fellowship desirable

Clinical trial experience (5+ years)

Job description

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL seeks an experienced clinical development leader to direct and interpret multiple clinical trials within a development program. The role drives study design, data interpretation, regulatory submissions, and cross-functional collaboration to advance therapeutic candidates.

The ideal candidate has MD/DO with 5+ years of trial leadership, strong English communication, and a proven ability to lead through influence within global teams.