Executive Medical Director, Oncology Clinical Development
AbbVie
June 24, 2026
Remote friendly (San Francisco, CA)
United States
$206,500 - $393,000 USD yearly
Clinical Research and Development
Purpose:
- Leads the direction, planning, execution, and interpretation of clinical trials or research activities of 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/complex) clinical development programs; oversee education of investigators, study site personnel, and AbbVie study staff.
- Lead clinical study teams; monitor study integrity; review, interpret, and communicate accumulating safety/efficacy data; ensure agreed-upon enrollment and overall timelines (with Clinical Operations); assess and report serious adverse events per policy and regulations.
- Own scientific content design, analysis, interpretation, and reporting for protocols, Investigator Brochures, Clinical Study Reports, regulatory submissions/responses, and other program documents.
- May oversee Medical/Scientific Directors and Clinical Scientists.
- May serve on or chair Clinical Strategy Team(s), developing a cross-functionally aligned Clinical Development Plan; may supervise matrix teams and represent Clinical Research to Asset Development Teams/Leadership Boards.
- Serve as in-house clinical expert for molecules/diseases; coordinate scientific/medical activities; may support due diligence/business development; contribute translational strategies with Discovery.
- Act as clinical lead for opinion leader interactions; partner with Medical Affairs/Commercial/others to incorporate perspectives into plans/protocols.
- Stay current via conferences/literature/training; may represent company at external meetings.
- Understand and comply with regulatory requirements; serve as clinical representative for key regulatory discussions.
- Ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practices, pharmacovigilance standards, SOPs, and quality standards.
Qualifications:
- M.D., D.O., or non-US equivalent; relevant therapeutic specialty; residency completion strongly preferred; oncology fellowship desirable.
- 5+ years (7 preferred) clinical development/trial experience in pharma, academia, or equivalent.
- Ability to run a complex clinical research program independently.
- Proven leadership; ability to lead through influence on cross-functional global teams.
- Ability to interact externally/internally to support global scientific and business strategy.
- Extensive knowledge of clinical trial methodology, regulatory/compliance requirements, and experience developing clinical strategy and study protocols.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees; eligible for long-term incentive programs.
Application instructions:
- None provided.
- Leads the direction, planning, execution, and interpretation of clinical trials or research activities of 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/complex) clinical development programs; oversee education of investigators, study site personnel, and AbbVie study staff.
- Lead clinical study teams; monitor study integrity; review, interpret, and communicate accumulating safety/efficacy data; ensure agreed-upon enrollment and overall timelines (with Clinical Operations); assess and report serious adverse events per policy and regulations.
- Own scientific content design, analysis, interpretation, and reporting for protocols, Investigator Brochures, Clinical Study Reports, regulatory submissions/responses, and other program documents.
- May oversee Medical/Scientific Directors and Clinical Scientists.
- May serve on or chair Clinical Strategy Team(s), developing a cross-functionally aligned Clinical Development Plan; may supervise matrix teams and represent Clinical Research to Asset Development Teams/Leadership Boards.
- Serve as in-house clinical expert for molecules/diseases; coordinate scientific/medical activities; may support due diligence/business development; contribute translational strategies with Discovery.
- Act as clinical lead for opinion leader interactions; partner with Medical Affairs/Commercial/others to incorporate perspectives into plans/protocols.
- Stay current via conferences/literature/training; may represent company at external meetings.
- Understand and comply with regulatory requirements; serve as clinical representative for key regulatory discussions.
- Ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practices, pharmacovigilance standards, SOPs, and quality standards.
Qualifications:
- M.D., D.O., or non-US equivalent; relevant therapeutic specialty; residency completion strongly preferred; oncology fellowship desirable.
- 5+ years (7 preferred) clinical development/trial experience in pharma, academia, or equivalent.
- Ability to run a complex clinical research program independently.
- Proven leadership; ability to lead through influence on cross-functional global teams.
- Ability to interact externally/internally to support global scientific and business strategy.
- Extensive knowledge of clinical trial methodology, regulatory/compliance requirements, and experience developing clinical strategy and study protocols.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees; eligible for long-term incentive programs.
Application instructions:
- None provided.