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