Associate Director, Safety Data Sciences
AbbVie
August 20, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (North Chicago, IL)
Worldwide
$268,500 - $268,500 USD yearly
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Pharmacovigilance Scientist responsible for safety surveillance throughout product lifecycle, focusing on signal detection, evaluation, and risk communication. Responsibilities: analyze safety data from clinical trials, literature, and databases; develop strategies for signal assessment; prepare safety reports, summaries, and regulatory documentation; communicate safety findings to internal teams and regulatory authorities; mentor junior staff. Requirements: Bachelor's in Health Sciences (e.g., Pharmacy, Epidemiology) plus 4 years relevant experience or advanced degree (Masters/PhD) plus 2 years; strong knowledge of drug development, safety regulations, and pharmacovigilance tools; excellent communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to work independently in a matrix environment. HighValue: pharmacovigilance, safety signal detection and evaluation, regulatory safety reporting, clinical trial data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, therapeutic areas include immunology, oncology, neuroscience; involved in post-marketing safety monitoring. WorkSetup: flexible locations across AbbVie hubs in IL, CA, NJ, with remote work options.