Oncology Clinical Pharmacology Lead — PK/PD & Trials

BioSpace; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie seeks a lead PK scientist to conceive and execute novel scientific research in Clinical Pharmacology, generating PK/PD proposals and leading methods development. You’ll evaluate advances and integrate knowledge into CPPM programs, driving pharmacology strategy for Phase 1–4 studies.

The role requires expertise in PK/PD, modeling, and collaboration across regulatory and CMC teams, with a track record of high-impact publications.

Qualifications

• PhD in PK/PD, pharmacometrics, or related field; strong experimental background.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across teams.
• Ability to interact externally and internally in a collaborative setting.
• Demonstrates scientific acumen with regulatory awareness.

Responsibilities

• Support Phase 1-4 studies with study design and pharmacology strategy.
• Author regulatory documents including protocols, study reports, and WT documents.
• Conduct data analyses including non-compartmental analyses, modeling and simulation.
• Present at departmental and cross functional teams such as study teams and leadership groups.
• Collaborate with Clinical Pharmacology groups to align with clinical, CMC and regulatory teams.
• Author scientific publications and present at scientific conferences.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Scientific acumen

Education

PhD in relevant field

PharmD with 2+ years

Master’s degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

AbbVie seeks a lead PK scientist to conceive and execute novel scientific research in Clinical Pharmacology, generating PK/PD proposals and leading methods development. You’ll evaluate advances and integrate knowledge into CPPM programs, driving pharmacology strategy for Phase 1–4 studies.

The role requires expertise in PK/PD, modeling, and collaboration across regulatory and CMC teams, with a track record of high-impact publications.