Senior Clinical Pharmacologist (Oncology)

BioSpace; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a lead PK scientist to conceive and execute novel scientific research in Clinical Pharmacology. The role includes generating PK/PD proposals, leading PK method development, and integrating regulatory advances into research programs.

You will contribute to Phase 1–4 studies, author regulatory documents, perform data analyses, and present findings within cross‑functional teams. The position requires strong scientific acumen and teamwork, with opportunities to publish and present

Qualifications

• PhD with 0 years of experience, or Pharm D with 2+ years of experience in a relevant field, Master’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 8+ years of experience, Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 10+ years of experience; relevant fields include PK, PBPK, PK-PD, Pharmacometrics or systems pharmacology, Drug metabolism/Transporters
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact externally and internally and perform in a team setting
• Demonstrates scientific acumen and has technical skills to perform the role

Responsibilities

• Contribute to clinical development by supporting Phase 1-4 studies including study design and clinical pharmacology strategy
• Author regulatory documents including protocols, study reports, population PK reports, exposure‑response analyses and other dossiers
• Conduct data analyses including non‑compartmental analyses, modeling and simulation, literature data analyses
• Participate and present at departmental and cross functional teams such as study teams and leadership teams
• Collaborate with scientific support from other Clinical Pharmacology groups to provide a unified position to clinical, CMC and regulatory teams
• Author scientific publications and present at scientific conferences

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

Conceive and execute novel scientific research or development in Clinical Pharmacology that achieves projects and Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics (CPPM) goals. Generate new PK/PD proposals and lead those efforts. Investigate, identify, develop, and optimize new methods and techniques in PK/PD field. Act as a lead PK scientist in his/her area of expertise and critically evaluate relevant Clinical Pharmacology, PK/PD and regulatory advances and integrate this knowledge into research or development programs.

Responsibilities

Contribute to clinical development by supporting Phase 1-4 studies including study design, and clinical pharmacology strategy.
Author regulatory documents including protocols, study reports, population PK reports, exposure-response analyses reports, relevant section of investigator brochures, common technical documents, white papers, and other similar documents.
Conduct data analyses including non-compartmental analyses, modeling and simulation, literature data analyses.
Participate and present at various departmental and cross functional teams such as study teams, clinical pharmacology and biopharmaceutics, clinical strategy team, Clinical Pharmacology leadership team, Journal club.
Collaborate with scientific support from other Clinical Pharmacology functional groups to provide a unified clinical pharmacology position to clinical, CMC and regulatory teams.
Author scientific publications and present at scientific conferences.

Qualifications

PhD with 0 years of experience, or Pharm D with 2+ years of experience in a relevant field, Master’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 8+ years of experience, Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 10+ years of experience; (*relevant field includes experience with PK, PBPK, PK-PD, Pharmacometrics or systems pharmacology, Drug metabolism/Transporters)
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to interact externally and internally and perform in a team setting
Demonstrates scientific acumen and has technical skills to perform the role

Key Leadership Competencies

• Persistent and resilient finds the way to move good ideas forward
• Uses mistakes, failure and reflection as vehicles for learning and improvement
• Delivers business results while also positioning AbbVie for long-term success
• Connects unrelated concepts, generates original or unique ideas
• Influences colleagues to achieve cross-functional alignment Additional Information 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 employee 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. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html