Associate Director / Principal Scientist I, Precision Medicine Immunology
AbbVie
September 28, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Waltham, MA)
Worldwide
$268,500 - $268,500 USD yearly
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Senior translational and biomarker scientist in immunology, responsible for developing and executing translational medicine strategies to support AbbVie's immunology clinical programs. Core responsibilities include designing and managing biomarker studies, overseeing assay validation and data interpretation, and collaborating cross-functionally with medical, regulatory, and operations teams to integrate biomarker data into development and commercialization plans. The role involves authoring scientific documents, leading external collaborations, and staying current on immunology advancements. Requirements vary from PhD/MD/PharmD with 4+ to 6+ years or MS with 6+ to 8+ years in pharma, with substantial immunology expertise and experience in translational sciences, biomarker development (e.g., flow cytometry, gene expression, IHC), and clinical trial methodology. Preferred qualifications include familiarity with data visualization tools, assay development, and dermatology knowledge. High-value specifics involve immunology-focused therapeutic areas, biomarker strategies, and support across early to late-stage clinical development. The position may require managing teams with moderate supervision and collaborating in a matrix environment. Location and travel details are not specified.