Senior Medical/Scientific Director, Medical Affairs -Multiple Myeloma

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company seeks a Senior Director to provide strategic input into medical affairs activities. The role involves collaboration with global teams, managing relationships with key opinion leaders, and overseeing clinical trial protocols. Candidates should have significant experience in clinical trials and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of clinical trial experience; 7+ preferred.
• 15+ years in pharma/biotech; 10+ years in clinical or medical affairs roles.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with global teams to support multiple myeloma strategies.
• Lead development of scientific communication platforms.
• Manage advisory boards and educational programs.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Clinical Trial Methodology

Regulatory Requirements

Therapeutic Area Expertise

Education

MD 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, along with 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

*Hybrid in Lake County, IL, Florham Park, NJ or San Francisco, CA preferred. Will consider remote candidates.

*Position title will be based on qualifications listed below.

Purpose:

The Senior Director provides specialist medical and scientific strategic and operational input into core medical affairs activities such as healthcare professional/provider interactions (Payers, Patients, Prescribers, and Providers); generation of clinical and scientific data; educational initiatives; safeguarding patient safety; and market access. Works closely with marketing and commercial teams to integrate medical insights into brand strategies and market access activities. Leads external stakeholder interactions and drives scientific communication initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with global teams to support multiple myeloma strategies and activities, including medical education, data generation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead development of scientific communication platforms and evidence plans.
• Provide scientific support and develop relationships with key opinion leaders.
• Design and review clinical trial protocols and safety reports.
• Manage advisory boards, educational programs, and research projects.
• Represent Medical Affairs in due diligence and ensure compliance with budgets and timelines.

Qualifications

Senior Medical Director:

• MD or equivalent; completion of residency/fellowship preferred; license to practice medicine preferred.
• At least 5 years of clinical trial experience; 7+ preferred.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Extensive knowledge of clinical trial methodology, regulatory requirements, and therapeutic area expertise.

Senior Scientific Director:

• PhD or PharmD; additional postdoctoral experience preferred.
• 15+ years in pharma/biotech; 10+ years in clinical or medical affairs roles.
• Proven leadership and ability to manage cross-functional teams.
• Expertise in clinical trial design, regulatory requirements, and therapeutic areas.

Additional details on compensation, benefits, and equal opportunity employment are provided in the original description.