Head of Asset in GU, Oncology Clinical Development
AbbVie
August 14, 2026
Remote friendly (North Chicago, IL)
United States
$248,000 - $471,500 USD yearly
Clinical Research and Development
Responsibilities:
- Lead and demonstrate ownership of the design and implementation of multiple (or one complex) clinical development programs; oversee education of investigators and study site personnel.
- Lead and mentor clinical study teams; monitor study integrity; review/interpret/communicate accumulating safety and efficacy data.
- Ensure agreed-upon study enrollment and timelines for key deliverables (with Clinical Operations); assess and report serious adverse events per policy and regulations.
- Own scientific content for protocols, Investigator Brochures, Clinical Study reports, regulatory submissions/responses, and other program documents.
- Manage 2–4 Medical/Scientific Directors and/or Clinical Scientists; oversee hiring, onboarding, mentoring, training, and career development.
- May chair Clinical Strategy Teams to develop a cross-functionally aligned Clinical Development Plan; 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 contribute to translational strategies and due diligence.
- Act as clinical lead for opinion leader interactions; partner with Medical Affairs/Commercial and others.
- Stay current via conferences/literature/training; may represent the company externally.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Good Clinical Practices, pharmacovigilance standards, SOPs, and quality standards.
Qualifications:
- M.D./D.O. or non-US equivalent with relevant therapeutic specialty (academic/hospital); residency strongly preferred; fellowship desirable.
- 7+ years (9+ preferred) clinical trial experience.
- Ability to run complex clinical research independently.
- Proven leadership; ability to lead/manage through influence on global cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated commitment to training/development of junior staff.
- Extensive knowledge of clinical trial methodology and regulatory/compliance; experience designing protocols and clinical strategy.
- Excellent oral and written English communication.
- Ability to exercise judgment and solve complex problems across multiple projects.
Benefits:
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) for eligible employees; eligible for long-term incentive programs.
- Lead and demonstrate ownership of the design and implementation of multiple (or one complex) clinical development programs; oversee education of investigators and study site personnel.
- Lead and mentor clinical study teams; monitor study integrity; review/interpret/communicate accumulating safety and efficacy data.
- Ensure agreed-upon study enrollment and timelines for key deliverables (with Clinical Operations); assess and report serious adverse events per policy and regulations.
- Own scientific content for protocols, Investigator Brochures, Clinical Study reports, regulatory submissions/responses, and other program documents.
- Manage 2–4 Medical/Scientific Directors and/or Clinical Scientists; oversee hiring, onboarding, mentoring, training, and career development.
- May chair Clinical Strategy Teams to develop a cross-functionally aligned Clinical Development Plan; 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 contribute to translational strategies and due diligence.
- Act as clinical lead for opinion leader interactions; partner with Medical Affairs/Commercial and others.
- Stay current via conferences/literature/training; may represent the company externally.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Good Clinical Practices, pharmacovigilance standards, SOPs, and quality standards.
Qualifications:
- M.D./D.O. or non-US equivalent with relevant therapeutic specialty (academic/hospital); residency strongly preferred; fellowship desirable.
- 7+ years (9+ preferred) clinical trial experience.
- Ability to run complex clinical research independently.
- Proven leadership; ability to lead/manage through influence on global cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated commitment to training/development of junior staff.
- Extensive knowledge of clinical trial methodology and regulatory/compliance; experience designing protocols and clinical strategy.
- Excellent oral and written English communication.
- Ability to exercise judgment and solve complex problems across multiple projects.
Benefits:
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) for eligible employees; eligible for long-term incentive programs.