Scientific Director, Global Specialty Pipeline Strategy

ZipRecruiter; Mettawa (IL); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in pharmaceuticals is seeking a Scientific Director for Medical Affairs. This role will focus on providing strategic medical input for clinical trials and product launches, requiring extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD or PharmD with a strong leadership presence and the ability to manage complex clinical studies. Comprehensive benefits and incentives are included.

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k)

Short-term and long-term incentive programs

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of Medical Affairs experience; global experience highly desirable.
• Typically 10-15 years in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Minimum 4 years of direct clinical trial management experience.

Responsibilities

• Initiates medical affairs activities and dissemination of data supporting the scientific strategy.
• Responsible for design, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of scientific content.
• Oversees clinical studies, ensuring study integrity and managing timelines.

Skills

Clinical trial management

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

PhD or PharmD

Job description

Job Description

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, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

Job Description

Purpose:

The Scientific Director, Medical Affairs provides specialist medical and scientific strategic and operational input into core medical affairs activities such as healthcare professional and provider interactions; the dissemination of clinical and scientific data (enhancing therapeutic benefit and value); educational initiatives (medical education, scientific communications, and value proposition); and safeguarding patient safety (risk minimization activities and safety surveillance activities). Works closely with sales, marketing, and commercial teams to provide strategic medical input into core brand (product) strategies, and to support medical affairs, marketing activities (promotional material and product launches), and market access.

Responsibilities:

• Initiates medical affairs activities and dissemination of data supporting the overall scientific strategy.
• Responsible for the design, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of scientific content of protocols, Investigator Brochures, Clinical Study Reports, and regulatory submissions and responses.
• Oversees Medical Affairs-led clinical studies, monitors study integrity, reviews and interprets data related to safety and efficacy, and manages study enrollment and timelines as the SD Study Lead.
• Provides in-house clinical expertise for the molecule and disease, coordinating scientific activities with internal stakeholders and participating in business development activities as needed.
• Acts as a clinical interface, engaging with leaders and partners across Medical Affairs, Commercial, and other functions to incorporate broad perspectives into Clinical Development Plans and protocols.
• Assists in developing scientifically accurate marketing materials, medical education programs, advisories, and symposia, and oversees scientific review and communication of clinical research activities.
• Coordinates scientific and medical activities with internal stakeholders and serves as the scientific team interface for regulatory discussions.
• Provides scientific/medical education to investigators, monitors, and project team members, staying current with professional literature and technology in the therapeutic area.
• Ensures budgets, timelines, and compliance requirements are incorporated into programs' scientific activities.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

Candidate located centrally to Lake County, IL, or open to remote candidates.

• Advanced Degree (PhD or PharmD); additional postdoctoral experience preferred.
• 7-10 years of Medical Affairs experience, with global experience highly desirable.
• Typically 10-15 years in the pharmaceutical industry or equivalent, with substantial therapeutic area knowledge.
• Minimum 4 years of direct clinical trial management experience in industry or academia.
• Knowledge of clinical trial methodology, data analysis, regulatory requirements, and protocol development.
• Ability to independently run clinical studies with minimal supervision.
• Proven leadership in a cross-functional global team environment.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.

Additional Information

Applicable only for applicants in locations with pay disclosure laws:

• The compensation range listed is an estimate based on the job grade and may vary depending on location, experience, and other factors.
• We offer comprehensive benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
• The role is eligible for short-term and long-term incentive programs.

Note: Compensation is considered earned and vested only upon payment. The company reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at its discretion.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. For more information, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html. Applicants seeking accommodations can learn more at https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html.