Senior Oncology Clinical Development Director

ABBVIE; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 393,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Senior Scientific Director in Oncology Clinical Development (NHL & Leukemia) in the United States. The role oversees complex clinical programs, leads cross-functional teams, and drives strategic clinical development plans with regulatory and scientific rigor.

The position requires a strong background in clinical trial methodology, regulatory knowledge, and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the sciences; advanced degree (MS, PhD) preferred.
• At least 8 years of relevant clinical trial experience in the pharmaceutical industry or equivalent.
• Ability to run a complex clinical research program independently.
• Proven leadership and ability to lead a cross-functional global team with influence.

Responsibilities

• Leads and designs multiple clinical development programs in support of the product development plan.
• Ensures study enrollment and timelines; oversees study teams and data interpretation.
• Owns design, analysis, and reporting of protocols, CSRs, and regulatory submissions.
• Oversees scientific content and governance discussions with cross-functional teams.
• Represents clinical development in regulatory discussions and external meetings.

Skills

Leadership

English communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in sciences

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) preferred

Job description

AbbVie is seeking a Senior Scientific Director in Oncology Clinical Development (NHL & Leukemia) in the United States. The role oversees complex clinical programs, leads cross-functional teams, and drives strategic clinical development plans with regulatory and scientific rigor.

The position requires a strong background in clinical trial methodology, regulatory knowledge, and excellent English communication.