Medical Director, Oncology Clinical Development (Solid Tumors)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 193,000 - 327,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Medical Director for Oncology Clinical Development (Solid Tumors) to lead design and execution of pivotal trials within a global framework. This senior role requires medical leadership, regulatory awareness, and cross-functional coordination to advance breakthrough therapies.

The position emphasizes collaboration with Medical Affairs, Commercial and Regulatory teams while ensuring adherence to Good Clinical Practices and scientific rigor across studies.

Qualifications

• Medical Doctor (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.), or non-US equivalent of M.D. degree.
• Completion of a residency program strongly preferred.
• Completion of a subspecialty fellowship desirable.
• Ability to run a clinical research study with supervision.
• Strong desire to collaborate in a cross-functional setting.
• Clinical trial experience in pharma, academia, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of clinical trial methodology and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement study protocols for a clinical development program.
• Oversee study enrollment and timelines for key deliverables.
• Monitor safety and efficacy data, and report serious adverse events.
• Contribute to design, analysis and reporting of clinical study documents.
• Participate in Clinical Strategy Team discussions as needed.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Commercial and other functions.

Skills

Clinical trial design

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

English communication

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Job description

Medical Director, Oncology Clinical Development (Solid Tumors)

• Full-time
• Salary Min: 192500
• Salary Max: 327000
• Workday Global Grade: 21
• Compensation: USD 192,500 - USD 327,000 - yearly

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 at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube.

Purpose:

With supervision, oversees the direction, planning, execution and interpretation of clinical trials or research activities of a clinical development program. Participates in cross-functional teams to generate, deliver, and interpret high-quality clinical data supporting overall product scientific and business strategy.

Responsibilities:

• With appropriate supervision, manages the design and implementation of study protocols for a clinical development program in support of the overall Product Development Plan, based on strong medical and scientific principles, knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements, AbbVie’s customers, markets, business operations, and emerging issues. Oversees project-related education of investigators, study site personnel, and AbbVie study staff.
• Has responsibility for oversight of clinical studies, monitoring overall study integrity, and review, interpretation, and communication of accumulating data pertaining to safety and efficacy of the molecule. Along with Clinical Operations, is responsible for oversight of study enrollment and overall timelines for key deliverables. Responsible for assessment and reporting of serious adverse events per corporate policy and regulations for those protocols on which assigned.
• Contributes to design, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of scientific content of protocols, Investigator Brochures, Clinical Study Reports, regulatory submissions and responses, and other program documents.
• May serve on a Clinical Strategy Team as the clinical representative for the protocols for which the incumbent has responsibility. Contributes to the development of a rigorous, cross-functionally-aligned, vetted Clinical Development Plan in collaboration with matrix team members.
• Participates in opinion leader interactions related to the disease area(s); partners with Medical Affairs, Commercial and other functions in these activities as required, consistent with corporate policies.
• Stays abreast of professional information and technology through conferences, medical literature, and other available training, to augment expertise in the therapeutic area.
• Responsible for understanding the regulatory requirements related to the clinical studies and global drug development and accountable for complying with those requirements. May be asked to contribute to regulatory responses and discussions.
• Ensures adherence to Good Clinical Practices, pharmacovigilance standards, standard operating procedures and to all other quality standards in conducting research.

• Medical Doctor (M.D), Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.), or non-US equivalent of M.D. degree with relevant therapeutic specialty in an academic or hospital environment. Completion of a residency program strongly preferred. Completion of a subspecialty fellowship is desirable.
• Ability to run a clinical research study with appropriate supervision.
• Strong desire to collaborate in a cross-functional setting.
• Clinical trial experience in the pharmaceutical industry, academia, or equivalent is preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical trial methodology, regulatory and compliance requirements governing clinical trials and experience in the design of study protocols is desirable.
• Ability to interact externally and internally to support global scientific and business strategy.
• Must possess excellent oral and written English communication skills.

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:

The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employer remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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