Executive Medical Director, Immunology Clinical Development - Respiratory/Pulmonary
AbbVie
August 17, 2026
Remote friendly (North Chicago, IL)
United States
$234,000 - $444,000 USD yearly
Clinical Research and Development
Leads the direction, planning, execution, and interpretation of clinical trials or research activities for one or more clinical development programs. Participates in and may lead cross-functional teams to generate, deliver, and disseminate high-quality clinical data supporting product scientific and business strategy.
Responsibilities:
- Own design and implementation of multiple (or one large) clinical development programs; educate investigators, study site personnel, and AbbVie study staff.
- Lead clinical study teams; ensure study integrity; review/interpret/communicate accumulating safety and efficacy data; ensure enrollment and timelines; assess/report serious adverse events per policy/regulations.
- Own scientific content design, analysis, interpretation, and reporting for protocols, Investigator Brochures, clinical study reports, regulatory submissions/responses, and other documents.
- May oversee Medical/Scientific Directors and Clinical Scientists.
- May chair Clinical Strategy Teams; develop vetted, cross-functionally aligned Clinical Development Plans and supervise matrix team members.
- Serve as in-house clinical expert for molecules/diseases; coordinate scientific/medical activities; may support due diligence/business development; contribute translational strategies.
- Act as clinical lead for opinion leader interactions with Medical Affairs/Commercial and others.
- Stay current via conferences/literature/training; may represent company externally.
- Ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements; serve as clinical representative for regulatory discussions.
- Ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practices, pharmacovigilance, SOPs, and other quality standards.
Qualifications:
- MD/DO or non-US equivalent with relevant therapeutic specialty (residency strongly preferred; fellowship desirable).
- 5+ years (7 preferred) clinical trial experience in pharma/academia.
- Ability to independently run complex clinical research programs.
- Proven cross-functional global leadership; ability to lead through influence.
- Extensive knowledge of clinical trial methodology, regulatory/compliance requirements, and clinical strategy/protocol design.
- Excellent oral/written English.
- Strong judgment to solve complex problems.
Benefits (if applicable):
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) for eligible employees.
- Eligible for long-term incentive programs.
Responsibilities:
- Own design and implementation of multiple (or one large) clinical development programs; educate investigators, study site personnel, and AbbVie study staff.
- Lead clinical study teams; ensure study integrity; review/interpret/communicate accumulating safety and efficacy data; ensure enrollment and timelines; assess/report serious adverse events per policy/regulations.
- Own scientific content design, analysis, interpretation, and reporting for protocols, Investigator Brochures, clinical study reports, regulatory submissions/responses, and other documents.
- May oversee Medical/Scientific Directors and Clinical Scientists.
- May chair Clinical Strategy Teams; develop vetted, cross-functionally aligned Clinical Development Plans and supervise matrix team members.
- Serve as in-house clinical expert for molecules/diseases; coordinate scientific/medical activities; may support due diligence/business development; contribute translational strategies.
- Act as clinical lead for opinion leader interactions with Medical Affairs/Commercial and others.
- Stay current via conferences/literature/training; may represent company externally.
- Ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements; serve as clinical representative for regulatory discussions.
- Ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practices, pharmacovigilance, SOPs, and other quality standards.
Qualifications:
- MD/DO or non-US equivalent with relevant therapeutic specialty (residency strongly preferred; fellowship desirable).
- 5+ years (7 preferred) clinical trial experience in pharma/academia.
- Ability to independently run complex clinical research programs.
- Proven cross-functional global leadership; ability to lead through influence.
- Extensive knowledge of clinical trial methodology, regulatory/compliance requirements, and clinical strategy/protocol design.
- Excellent oral/written English.
- Strong judgment to solve complex problems.
Benefits (if applicable):
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) for eligible employees.
- Eligible for long-term incentive programs.