Scientific Director, Hematology Clinical Development

About the role

The Scientific Director, Hematology Clinical Development oversees the direction, planning, execution, and interpretation of clinical trials or research activities for a clinical development program. They participate in cross-functional teams to generate, deliver, and interpret high-quality clinical data supporting overall product scientific and business strategy.

Responsibilities

• Manages the design and implementation of study protocols for a clinical development program in support of the overall Product Development Plan, based on strong medical and scientific principles, knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements, AbbVie’s customers, markets, business operations, and emerging issues.
• Oversees project-related education of investigators, study site personnel, and AbbVie study staff.
• Reviews, interprets, and communicates accumulating data pertaining to safety and efficacy of the molecule. May oversee study enrollment and overall timelines for key deliverables.
• 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, 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.
• Ensures adherence to Good Clinical Practices, pharmacovigilance standards, standard operating procedures, and to all other quality standards in conducting research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the sciences; advanced degree (e.g., MS, PhD) preferred.
• Ability to provide input and direction to clinical research with appropriate supervision.
• Strong desire to collaborate in a cross-functional setting.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry, academia, or equivalent is preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical trial methodology, regulatory and compliance requirements governing clinical trials, and experience in the design of study protocols is desirable.
• Ability to interact externally and internally to support global scientific and business strategy.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:

• 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 allocable to a particular employer 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.