Scientific Director, Immunology - Global Patient Safety

Biopharma Asia; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Scientific Director to lead safety strategy development for immunology assets across their lifecycle. The role involves directing safety assessments, collaborating with multiple functional areas, and delivering high-quality analyses for regulatory documents.

Strong English communication and leadership within cross-functional teams are essential for success. The position requires a scientific or clinical degree and at least 5 years in the pharmaceutical industry, with emphasis

Qualifications

• Scientific or clinical degree required.
• 5+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience, preferably in patient safety/PV.
• Knowledge of clinical trial methodology and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to analyze safety data and support risk-benefit decisions.
• Strong communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Supports the planning and execution of the safety strategy across lifecycle.
• Leads development and implementation of asset safety strategies.
• Reviews and synthesizes safety data for regulatory documents.
• Facilitates information exchange across safety teams and assets.
• Prepares material on competitive intelligence and disease state.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Data interpretation

Stakeholder influence

Oral written English

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Leadership in teams

Education

Scientific or clinical degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Scientific Director Job Description

Supports the planning and execution of the safety strategy for immunology assets during the entire lifecycle of the drug

Leads development and implementation of an asset safety strategy with support of PST-L or management

Supports in the review and synthesis of scientific safety data for critical regulatory and clinical documents, including IB’s DSURs, PSURs, RMPs CSRS, etc. - ensuring medical accuracy, scientific rigor, and clarity of content across immunology assets

Facilitates scientific connections and interactions, information exchange across assets within the safety teams

Prepares material on competitive intelligence, current disease state, and standard of care for key indications/ disease states

Compiles draft slide presentations for internal and external meetings as required

Interacts with and influences other cross functional departments (e.g. Clinical Development, Statistics, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Pharmacology, Medical Affairs), as needed, to ensure the successful development, design and implementation of comprehensive safety assessments to support study participants in immunology studies.

Drives process improvement and change management for the Immunology Safety team in conjunction with enterprise-wide and functional area plans.

Deep dive in literature search and capable to deliver a strong analysis and summary and proposal for any additional needed safety action.

Qualifications

Scientific or clinical degree (e.g. NP/PA, PharmD, MS, PhD, MPH, including combinations)

At least 5+years of pharmaceutical industry experience, preferably in patient safety/ PV

Knowledge of clinical trial methodology, regulatory and compliance requirements governing clinical trials, and experience in development of clinical strategy and the design of study protocols

Strategic thinking and capacity of analyzing aggregate data and conclude

Effectively present recommendations / opinions in group environment both internally and externally

Ability to work effectively under circumstances of uncertainty and complexity.

Proven ability to critically evaluate and interpret complex safety data from clinical trials, supporting informed risk-benefit decision-making

Strong ability to influence individual stakeholders and cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment

Must possess excellent oral and written English communication skills.

Work collaboratively and lead cross-functional teams

Good communication and influence skills

Good organization and mastering Microsoft office tools

Additional Information

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The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.

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

This job is eligible toparticipatein our long-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

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