Head of Asset in GU, Oncology Clinical Development
AbbVie
August 15, 2026
Remote friendly (South San Francisco, CA)
United States
$248,000 - $471,500 USD yearly
Clinical Research and Development
Responsibilities:
- Lead the direction, planning, execution, and interpretation of clinical trials/research for one or more clinical development programs; manage design/implementation of multiple programs (or one complex program).
- Oversee clinical study teams, ensure study integrity, and review/interpret/communicate accumulating safety and efficacy data; ensure study enrollment and timelines with Clinical Operations.
- Assess and report serious adverse events per corporate 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.
- Manage and mentor Medical/Scientific Directors (typically 2–4) and/or Clinical Scientists; handle hiring, onboarding, training, and career development.
- May chair Clinical Strategy Teams to develop vetted Clinical Development Plans; serve as Clinical Research representative to Asset Development Teams/Leadership Boards.
- Serve as in-house clinical expert for one or more molecules/diseases; coordinate scientific activities and may support due diligence/business development; contribute translational strategy with Discovery.
- Act as clinical lead; solicit opinion leader input and partner with Medical Affairs/Commercial and others.
- Stay current via literature/conferences; may represent company externally.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Good Clinical Practices/pharmacovigilance/quality standards.
Qualifications:
- MD/DO or non-US equivalent with relevant therapeutic specialty (academic/hospital required); residency strongly preferred; fellowship desirable.
- 7+ years (9+ preferred) clinical trial experience in pharma/academia.
- Independent management of complex clinical research programs.
- Proven cross-functional global leadership; lead through influence.
- Commitment to training junior staff.
- Extensive knowledge of clinical trial methodology, regulatory/compliance requirements, and clinical strategy/protocol design.
- Excellent oral/written English.
- Strong judgment and problem-solving across multiple projects.
Benefits:
- Paid time off; medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k) (eligible employees).
- Eligible for long-term incentive programs.
- Lead the direction, planning, execution, and interpretation of clinical trials/research for one or more clinical development programs; manage design/implementation of multiple programs (or one complex program).
- Oversee clinical study teams, ensure study integrity, and review/interpret/communicate accumulating safety and efficacy data; ensure study enrollment and timelines with Clinical Operations.
- Assess and report serious adverse events per corporate 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.
- Manage and mentor Medical/Scientific Directors (typically 2–4) and/or Clinical Scientists; handle hiring, onboarding, training, and career development.
- May chair Clinical Strategy Teams to develop vetted Clinical Development Plans; serve as Clinical Research representative to Asset Development Teams/Leadership Boards.
- Serve as in-house clinical expert for one or more molecules/diseases; coordinate scientific activities and may support due diligence/business development; contribute translational strategy with Discovery.
- Act as clinical lead; solicit opinion leader input and partner with Medical Affairs/Commercial and others.
- Stay current via literature/conferences; may represent company externally.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Good Clinical Practices/pharmacovigilance/quality standards.
Qualifications:
- MD/DO or non-US equivalent with relevant therapeutic specialty (academic/hospital required); residency strongly preferred; fellowship desirable.
- 7+ years (9+ preferred) clinical trial experience in pharma/academia.
- Independent management of complex clinical research programs.
- Proven cross-functional global leadership; lead through influence.
- Commitment to training junior staff.
- Extensive knowledge of clinical trial methodology, regulatory/compliance requirements, and clinical strategy/protocol design.
- Excellent oral/written English.
- Strong judgment and problem-solving across multiple projects.
Benefits:
- Paid time off; medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k) (eligible employees).
- Eligible for long-term incentive programs.