Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development & Trials

AbbVie; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

AbbVie seeks an experienced clinical development professional to lead direction, planning, and interpretation of one or more clinical programs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality data supporting product strategy.

The role requires medical training (MD/DO or equivalent), 2+ years of trial experience, and strong English communication. You will oversee study design, timelines, and regulatory submissions within AbbVie’s rigorous development framework.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or non-US equivalent with relevant therapeutic specialty
• At least 2 years of clinical trial experience in pharma, academia, or equivalent
• Ability to run a clinical research program of moderate complexity with minimal supervision
• Ability to work across a cross-functional global team
• Knowledge of clinical trial methodologies, regulatory and compliance requirements
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills

Responsibilities

• Oversees the direction, planning, execution, and interpretation of clinical trials or research activities for one or more development programs.
• Manages design and implementation of clinical development programs within a Product Development Plan.
• Oversees study enrollment and timelines; assesses and reports serious adverse events per policy and regulations.
• Designs, analyzes, interprets, and reports scientific content of protocols, Investigator Brochures, Clinical Study Reports, and regulatory submissions.
• May oversee Medical Directors and Clinical Scientists and provide in-house clinical expertise.
• Collaborates with Discovery colleagues on translational strategies and may participate in due diligence or business development activities.
• Participates as CST Chair or member, guiding cross-functional Clinical Development Plans.

Skills

Strong English

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Regulatory understanding

Clinical trial design

Leadership

Education

MD/DO or international equivalent

Job description

AbbVie seeks an experienced clinical development professional to lead direction, planning, and interpretation of one or more clinical programs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality data supporting product strategy.

The role requires medical training (MD/DO or equivalent), 2+ years of trial experience, and strong English communication. You will oversee study design, timelines, and regulatory submissions within AbbVie’s rigorous development framework.