Senior Principal Scientist, Precision Medicine Neuroscience

AbbVie; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a senior leader to oversee the Precision Medicine strategy across clinical trials and research programs. You will lead cross-functional teams to develop, execute, and interpret a rigorous precision medicine plan that aligns with the Product Development Plan and overall business strategy.

Responsibilities include coordinating data generation and interpretation of biomarker data, supporting regulatory submissions, and ensuring adherence to Good Clinical Practices.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in science or related field with 10 years of related work experience (or equivalent with degree plus work experience).
• Ability to lead and develop a precision medicine strategy.
• Clinical trial experience in the pharmaceutical industry or academia.
• Must possess excellent oral and written English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the direction, planning, execution and interpretation of the precision medicine strategy associated with clinical trials or research activities of a clinical program.
• Lead cross-functional precision medicine teams to develop an overall precision medicine strategy that may extend to early translation of biomarker strategy from discovery to the clinic.
• Has responsibility for oversight of precision medicine strategy, monitoring overall timelines, budgets and interpretation, and communication of accumulating biomarker data to key stakeholders.
• Contributes to design, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of scientific content of protocols, Investigator Brochures, Clinical Study Reports, regulatory submissions and responses, and other program documents.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Clinical trial experience

English communication

Education

PhD in science or related field

Job 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.

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

Purpose: Oversee the direction, planning, execution and interpretation of the Precision Medicine strategy associated with clinical trials or research activities of a clinical program. Participates as well as leads cross-functional teams to generate, deliver, and interpret high-quality clinical biomarker data supporting overall product scientific and business strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Manages design & implementation of the precision medicine strategy in support of the overall Product Development Plan, based on medical & scientific principles, knowledge of compliance & regulatory requirements, AbbVie’s customers, markets, business operations, and emerging issues.
• Lead cross-functional precision medicine teams to develop an overall precision medicine strategy that may extend to early translation of biomarker strategy from discovery to the clinic. Lead the development of a rigorous, cross-functionally-aligned, vetted precision medicine strategy in collaboration with matrix team members.
• Has responsibility for oversight of precision medicine strategy, monitoring overall timelines, budgets and interpretation, and communication of accumulating biomarker data to key stakeholders.
• Contributes to design, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of scientific content of protocols, Investigator Brochures, Clinical Study Reports, regulatory submissions and responses, and other program documents.
• Participates in opinion leader interactions related to the disease area(s); partners with Medical Affairs, Commercial, Clinical Development and other functions in these activities as required, consistent with corporate policies.
• Stays abreast of professional information and technology through conferences, medical literature, and other available training, to augment expertise in the therapeutic area.
• Responsible for understanding the regulatory requirements related to the clinical studies and global drug development and accountable for complying with those requirements. May be asked to contribute to regulatory responses and discussions.
• Ensures adherence to Good Clinical Practices, pharmacovigilance standards, standard operating procedures and to all other quality standards in conducting research.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in science or related field with 10 years of related work experience (or equivalent with degree plus work experience).
• Ability to lead and develop a precision medicine strategy.
• Strong desire to collaborate in a cross-functional setting.
• Clinical trial experience in the pharmaceutical industry or academia.
• Knowledge of clinical trial methodology, regulatory and compliance requirements governing clinical trials and experience in the design of study protocols.
• Ability to interact externally and internally to support global scientific and business strategy.
• Must possess excellent oral and written English communication skills.
• Strong background in migraine/pain and/or obesity is preferred.

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.

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