Future Opportunities- Join Our Talent Pipeline for Scientific Director, Medical Affairs (All Therape

ZipRecruiter; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

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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, and LinkedIn.

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Thank you for considering a future opportunity with our company! We are not currently hiring for this specific role, but we would love to connect with talented individuals interested in potential future positions. By joining our talent pipeline, you will be the first to be notified when suitable opportunities arise.

In this talent pipeline requisition, we are not actively recruiting for this position at the moment. However, we are building a network of exceptional individuals who possess the skills and experience required for future openings. By submitting your application, you will be added to our talent pipeline and considered for future opportunities.

About the Role:

Our Scientific Directors provide specialist medical and scientific strategic and operational input into core medical affairs activities such as: healthcare professional and provider interactions; analysis of clinical and scientific data to enhance therapeutic benefit and value; educational initiatives (medical education, scientific communications, and value proposition); and safeguarding patient safety through risk minimization activities and safety surveillance. They work closely with sales, marketing, and commercial teams to provide strategic medical input into core brand strategies to support medical affairs, marketing activities (including promotional material and product launches), and market access.

Responsibilities:

1. Initiate medical affairs activities and disseminate data supporting the overall scientific strategy.

2. Design, analyze, interpret, and report scientific content of protocols, Investigator Brochures, Clinical Study Reports, and regulatory submissions and responses, from the Medical Affairs perspective.

3. Oversee Medical Affairs-led clinical studies, monitor study integrity, review, interpret, and communicate data related to safety and efficacy. As SD Study Lead, oversee study enrollment and timelines for key deliverables.

4. Provide in-house clinical expertise for the molecule and disease area, coordinating scientific activities with internal stakeholders related to ongoing clinical projects. May participate in due diligence or business development activities. Contribute to translational strategies in collaboration with Discovery colleagues.

5. Act as a clinical interface, engaging with leaders to gather opinions on the molecule and disease area; collaborate with Medical Affairs, Commercial, and other functions to incorporate broad perspectives into Clinical Development Plans and protocols.

6. Assist in developing scientifically accurate marketing materials, medical education programs, advisories, and symposia. Support the scientific review, development, approval, and communication of clinical research activities sponsored or supported by affiliates, area, or globally.

7. Coordinate scientific and medical activities with internal stakeholders (e.g., commercial, clinical operations, discovery, statistics, regulatory) related to ongoing medical affairs projects. Serve as the scientific team interface for regulatory discussions.

8. Provide scientific/medical education to investigators, monitors, and Global Project Team members regarding therapeutic areas or diseases. Stay updated through conferences and literature, acting as a resource.

9. Ensure budgets, timelines, and compliance requirements are integrated into scientific activities.

Qualifications

• Advanced Degree (PhD or PharmD). Additional post-doctoral experience highly preferred.

• Typically, 10-15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or equivalent, with substantial understanding of relevant therapeutic areas.

• 7-10 years of experience in Medical Affairs, with significant global Medical Affairs experience preferred.

• Minimum of 4 years managing clinical trials in industry or academia; more than 4 years preferred.

• Knowledge of clinical trial methodology, data analysis, regulatory requirements, and development strategies.

• Ability to independently run clinical studies with minimal supervision.

• Proven leadership skills in a cross-functional global team environment.

• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, and serving our community. We welcome applications from Veterans and Disabled individuals.

For US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking accommodations, please visit: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html