Scientific Director, Oncology Clinical Development (Solid Tumors)

About the role

The Scientific Director, Oncology Clinical Development (Solid Tumors) is responsible for overseeing the direction, planning, execution, and interpretation of clinical trials or research activities of 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. Oversees 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; partners with Medical Affairs, Commercial, and other functions 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 all other quality standards in conducting research.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Must possess excellent oral and written English communication skills.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
• This job is eligible to participate in AbbVie’s long-term incentive programs.

Pay

$160,500 - $305,000 USD

Schedule

Primarily site- or office-based but can occasionally be performed remotely. Employees who are site/office-based and can occasionally perform their role virtually work both in the office and remotely, following the policies and regulations in place at their location. US Employees must be in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Three days in the office is the minimum; some individuals or teams may require more in-office days due to meetings, business/project needs, or their role.