Senior Medical/Scientific Director, Medical Affairs, Hematology - Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Florham Park (NJ); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company seeks a Senior Director to provide strategic medical input into core medical affairs activities. The role involves collaboration with global teams, leadership in medical education, and engagement with stakeholders to drive product strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of clinical trial experience in industry or academia.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with global teams to support indications/projects.
• Lead medical affairs activities for dissemination of scientific data.
• Engage with key opinion leaders and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical Trial Methodology

Regulatory Requirements

Education

Medical Degree (MD, D.O., or equivalent)

PhD or PharmD

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, as well as 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

Preferred location is Lake County, IL, Florham Park, NJ, or San Francisco, CA. Remote candidates will also be considered.

Position title will be based on qualifications listed below.

Purpose:

The Senior Director provides specialized medical and scientific strategic and operational input into core medical affairs activities, including healthcare professional/provider interactions, generation of clinical and scientific data, educational initiatives, safeguarding patient safety, and supporting market access. Works closely with marketing and commercial teams to provide strategic medical input into brand strategies and to drive medical/marketing activities, including product launches. Leads external stakeholder interactions and drives scientific communication initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with global teams and other functions to support indications/projects, providing leadership and oversight.
• Lead medical affairs activities for development and dissemination of scientific data, medical education, and advisory programs.
• Develop and support strategic plans for products, including evidence generation and communication.
• Mentor and coordinate internal teams, ensuring scientific and technical support for assets.
• Engage with key opinion leaders and external stakeholders, representing Medical Affairs.
• Participate in clinical trial design, review adverse events, and lead scientific education programs.
• Stay current with professional literature and conferences, initiating research projects as appropriate.
• Manage cross-functional teams and participate in due diligence activities for asset acquisition.
• Ensure compliance with budgets, timelines, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Senior Medical Director Qualifications:

• Medical Degree (MD, D.O., or equivalent), with preferred completion of residency/fellowship.
• Minimum 5 years (preferably 7+) of clinical trial experience in industry or academia.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Deep knowledge of clinical trial methodology and regulatory requirements.
• Expertise in relevant therapeutic areas; experience in a senior role preferred.

Senior Scientific Director Qualifications:

• PhD or PharmD, with 10+ years of industry experience, including clinical trial or medical affairs.
• Proven leadership in a global, cross-functional environment.
• Expertise in therapeutic areas and clinical trial design.
• Excellent communication skills; leadership experience preferred.

Additional information on compensation, benefits, and equal opportunity employment policies is provided in the original description.