Executive Medical Director, Oncology Early Development
AbbVie
August 24, 2026
Remote friendly (Florham Park, NJ)
United States
$234,000 - $444,000 USD yearly
Clinical Research and Development
Purpose:
Leads the direction, planning, execution, and interpretation of clinical trials/research activities for one or more clinical development programs, with principal responsibility for clinical strategy and end-to-end Clinical Development Plan(s). Participates in and may lead cross-functional teams to generate, deliver, and disseminate high-quality clinical data.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement multiple (or one large/complex) clinical development programs; oversee education for investigators, site personnel, and AbbVie study staff.
- Lead clinical study teams; monitor study integrity; review/interpret/communicate accumulating safety and efficacy data; ensure enrollment and key deliverable timelines (with Clinical Operations); assess/report serious adverse events per policy and regulations.
- Own design, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of scientific content for protocols, Investigator Brochures, Clinical Study reports, regulatory submissions/responses, and other program documents.
- May oversee Medical/Scientific Directors and Clinical Scientists on related programs.
- May serve on or chair Clinical Strategy Team(s) to develop a cross-functionally aligned Clinical Development Plan across Ph1–Ph3.
- Serve as in-house clinical expert; coordinate scientific/medical activities with internal stakeholders; contribute to due diligence/business development and translational strategies.
- Act as clinical lead for opinion leader interactions; partner with Medical Affairs and Commercial (as appropriate) to incorporate perspectives into plans/protocols.
- Stay current via conferences/literature/training; may represent the company externally.
- Ensure understanding and compliance with regulatory requirements for global drug development; represent clinical needs in key regulatory discussions.
- Ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practices, pharmacovigilance standards, SOPs, and quality standards.
Qualifications:
- M.D. or D.O. (or 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 a complex clinical research program independently.
- Proven leadership; lead through influence on cross-functional global teams.
- Ability to interact externally/internally to support global scientific/business strategy.
- Extensive knowledge of clinical trial methodology, regulatory/compliance requirements; experience developing clinical strategy and study protocol design.
- Excellent oral and written English communication.
- Judgment to address complex problems and create solutions.
Benefits:
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- Eligible to participate in long-term incentive programs.
Application instructions:
- Not specified in the job description section.
Leads the direction, planning, execution, and interpretation of clinical trials/research activities for one or more clinical development programs, with principal responsibility for clinical strategy and end-to-end Clinical Development Plan(s). Participates in and may lead cross-functional teams to generate, deliver, and disseminate high-quality clinical data.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement multiple (or one large/complex) clinical development programs; oversee education for investigators, site personnel, and AbbVie study staff.
- Lead clinical study teams; monitor study integrity; review/interpret/communicate accumulating safety and efficacy data; ensure enrollment and key deliverable timelines (with Clinical Operations); assess/report serious adverse events per policy and regulations.
- Own design, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of scientific content for protocols, Investigator Brochures, Clinical Study reports, regulatory submissions/responses, and other program documents.
- May oversee Medical/Scientific Directors and Clinical Scientists on related programs.
- May serve on or chair Clinical Strategy Team(s) to develop a cross-functionally aligned Clinical Development Plan across Ph1–Ph3.
- Serve as in-house clinical expert; coordinate scientific/medical activities with internal stakeholders; contribute to due diligence/business development and translational strategies.
- Act as clinical lead for opinion leader interactions; partner with Medical Affairs and Commercial (as appropriate) to incorporate perspectives into plans/protocols.
- Stay current via conferences/literature/training; may represent the company externally.
- Ensure understanding and compliance with regulatory requirements for global drug development; represent clinical needs in key regulatory discussions.
- Ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practices, pharmacovigilance standards, SOPs, and quality standards.
Qualifications:
- M.D. or D.O. (or 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 a complex clinical research program independently.
- Proven leadership; lead through influence on cross-functional global teams.
- Ability to interact externally/internally to support global scientific/business strategy.
- Extensive knowledge of clinical trial methodology, regulatory/compliance requirements; experience developing clinical strategy and study protocol design.
- Excellent oral and written English communication.
- Judgment to address complex problems and create solutions.
Benefits:
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- Eligible to participate in long-term incentive programs.
Application instructions:
- Not specified in the job description section.