Head of Asset in GU, Oncology Clinical Development
AbbVie
August 15, 2026
Remote friendly (Florham Park, NJ)
United States
$248,000 - $471,500 USD yearly
Clinical Research and Development
Responsibilities
- Manage and lead the direction, planning, execution, and interpretation of clinical trials/research for one or more clinical development programs; participate in cross-functional teams to generate, deliver, and disseminate high-quality clinical data.
- Lead the design and implementation of multiple (or one large/complex) clinical development programs; oversee investigator and study site education.
- Lead and mentor clinical study teams; monitor study integrity; review/interpret/communicate safety and efficacy data; ensure study enrollment and timelines for key deliverables with Clinical Operations.
- Assess and report serious adverse events per corporate 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.
- Manage and mentor 2–4 Medical/Scientific Directors and/or Clinical Scientists; handle hiring, onboarding, training, and career development.
- May chair Clinical Strategy Teams and supervise matrix members; serve as clinical research representative to Asset Development Teams/Boards.
- Serve as in-house clinical expert for molecules/diseases; coordinate internal scientific activities; may contribute to due diligence/business development and translational strategies.
- Act as clinical lead by soliciting opinion leader interactions; partner with Medical Affairs/Commercial and others to incorporate perspectives into Clinical Development Plans/protocols.
- Stay current via conferences/literature/training; may represent the 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
- MD/DO or non-US equivalent with relevant therapeutic specialty in academic/hospital environment (residency strongly preferred; subspecialty fellowship desirable).
- 7+ years (9+ preferred) of clinical trial experience in pharma/academia/equivalent.
- Ability to run a complex clinical research program independently.
- Proven leadership; ability to lead/manage through influence on global cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated commitment to training/development of junior staff.
- Ability to interact externally and internally to support global scientific/business strategy.
- Extensive knowledge of clinical trial methodology and regulatory/compliance requirements; experience developing clinical strategy and designing study protocols.
- Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
- Ability to exercise judgment, address complex problems, and create solutions across multiple projects.
- Manage and lead the direction, planning, execution, and interpretation of clinical trials/research for one or more clinical development programs; participate in cross-functional teams to generate, deliver, and disseminate high-quality clinical data.
- Lead the design and implementation of multiple (or one large/complex) clinical development programs; oversee investigator and study site education.
- Lead and mentor clinical study teams; monitor study integrity; review/interpret/communicate safety and efficacy data; ensure study enrollment and timelines for key deliverables with Clinical Operations.
- Assess and report serious adverse events per corporate 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.
- Manage and mentor 2–4 Medical/Scientific Directors and/or Clinical Scientists; handle hiring, onboarding, training, and career development.
- May chair Clinical Strategy Teams and supervise matrix members; serve as clinical research representative to Asset Development Teams/Boards.
- Serve as in-house clinical expert for molecules/diseases; coordinate internal scientific activities; may contribute to due diligence/business development and translational strategies.
- Act as clinical lead by soliciting opinion leader interactions; partner with Medical Affairs/Commercial and others to incorporate perspectives into Clinical Development Plans/protocols.
- Stay current via conferences/literature/training; may represent the 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
- MD/DO or non-US equivalent with relevant therapeutic specialty in academic/hospital environment (residency strongly preferred; subspecialty fellowship desirable).
- 7+ years (9+ preferred) of clinical trial experience in pharma/academia/equivalent.
- Ability to run a complex clinical research program independently.
- Proven leadership; ability to lead/manage through influence on global cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated commitment to training/development of junior staff.
- Ability to interact externally and internally to support global scientific/business strategy.
- Extensive knowledge of clinical trial methodology and regulatory/compliance requirements; experience developing clinical strategy and designing study protocols.
- Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
- Ability to exercise judgment, address complex problems, and create solutions across multiple projects.