Scientific Director, Medical Affairs – Neuroscience & PD Launch

AbbVie; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Scientific Director to provide medical and scientific input into strategic Medical Affairs activities for the Neuroscience portfolio, including interactions with payers, providers, and trials support. The role collaborates with commercial teams on product strategy and launches, and with clinical development on priority trials.

The position requires leading Medical Education initiatives, conference planning, and internal training, while generating data to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in the sciences required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5-7+ years of pharma industry experience; substantial therapeutic area knowledge.
• Knowledge of clinical trial methodology and regulatory requirements governing trials.
• Ability to present technical information and coordinate with internal/external stakeholders.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the development of brand strategies.
• Lead and support Medical Affairs initiatives (strategy and tactics) for Parkinson’s Disease asset launch.
• Contributes to the development of and leads the execution of Medical Education / Advisory Board & EE Engagement Plan; leads global Conference planning.
• Leads the development and execution of internal training activities.
• Generates clinical and scientific data per evidence gap assessment.
• Responsible to manage budget for assigned projects.
• May support cross-functional teams with subject matter expertise.
• Contributes to the generation of MI content and supports MI training.
• Responsible for medical review of complex advertising materials for assigned therapeutic areas.
• May assist as consultant/liaison under licensing agreements and in new business development opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Stakeholder coordination

Medical terminology

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in the sciences

Advanced degree (PhD/PharmD/PA/NP)

Job description

AbbVie is seeking a Scientific Director to provide medical and scientific input into strategic Medical Affairs activities for the Neuroscience portfolio, including interactions with payers, providers, and trials support. The role collaborates with commercial teams on product strategy and launches, and with clinical development on priority trials.

The position requires leading Medical Education initiatives, conference planning, and internal training, while generating data to support