Director, Precision Medicine Neuroimmunology

About the role

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. 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. Individuals with expertise in neuroimmunology are highly preferred. 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 scientific discipline, such as Neuroscience, or a related field with typically ~10 years of relative work experience. Ideally education and work experience have been in the area of Neuroscience, Neuroimmunology.
• Preferred candidates have experience working in research and development in pharma and/or biotech focusing on neuroscience, specifically experience in Neuroimmunology.
• 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.