Director I, Precision Medicine Neuroscience

About

Join a dynamic precision medicine neuroscience team at AbbVie, a leader in the development of innovative, impactful treatments for patients suffering from a variety of neurological and psychiatric disorders. This specific role will have a focus on neurodegenerative disorders.

Purpose

Lead the design and implementation of precision medicine strategies to help accelerate the advancement of AbbVie's neuroscience pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of innovative precision medicine strategies for projects ranging from late-stage drug discovery (i.e., for first-in-human) through Ph3 clinical trials and beyond
• Obtain understanding and knowledge of various precision medicine approaches including fluid biomarkers, digital approaches, functional brain measures and imaging techniques that are relevant for neuroscience
• Be a recognized expert for precision medicine on cross functional teams (i.e., clinical development, discovery, regulatory, operations) to allow for influence and impact
• Willingness to be an outstanding team player on cross functional teams but when needed have the confidence and ability to scientifically defend and push for relevant precision medicine approaches
• Up-to-date knowledge for relevant biology and technology associated with projects
• Effectively communicating scientific/technical information to a variety of audiences including upper management
• As needed, establishment of relationships with external vendors and KOLs to help support precision medicine activities

Qualifications

• PhD in a science related field with typically 10+ years of relative work experience. Ideally, education and work experience have been in the area of neuroscience.
• Preferred candidates have experience working in research and development in pharma and/or biotech focusing on neuroscience.
• Proven ability to be agile with regards to projects and willingness to learn.
• Extensive experience working on cross functional teams and the ability to successfully influence in that environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience communication scientific information to broad audiences including senior management.