Medical Director, Immunology Clinical Development
AbbVie
August 21, 2026
Remote friendly (North Chicago, IL)
United States
$192,500 - $327,000 USD yearly
Clinical Research and Development
With supervision, oversees the direction, planning, execution and interpretation of clinical trials or research activities of a clinical development program. Participates in cross-functional teams to generate, deliver, and interpret high-quality clinical data supporting overall product scientific and business strategy.
Responsibilities:
- Manages design and implementation of study protocols; oversees project-related education of investigators, study site personnel, and AbbVie study staff.
- Oversees clinical studies, monitors study integrity, reviews/interpret/communicates accumulating safety and efficacy data; oversees study enrollment and key deliverable timelines with Clinical Operations; assesses and reports serious adverse events per policy and regulations.
- Contributes to design, analysis, interpretation, and reporting for protocols, Investigator Brochures, Clinical Study Reports, regulatory submissions/responses, and other program documents.
- May serve on Clinical Strategy Team as clinical representative; contributes to development of a rigorous, cross-functionally-aligned Clinical Development Plan.
- Participates in opinion leader interactions; partners with Medical Affairs, Commercial, and other functions as required.
- Stays current via conferences, medical literature, and training.
- Understands and complies with regulatory requirements for clinical studies and global drug development; may contribute to regulatory responses/discussions.
- Ensures adherence to Good Clinical Practices, pharmacovigilance standards, SOPs, and other quality standards.
Qualifications:
- M.D. or D.O. (or non-US equivalent) with relevant therapeutic specialty; residency strongly preferred; Rheumatology fellowship desirable.
- Ability to run a clinical research study with appropriate supervision.
- Strong desire to collaborate cross-functionally.
- Clinical trial experience in pharma/academia preferred.
- Knowledge of clinical trial methodology and regulatory/compliance requirements; protocol design experience desirable.
- Ability to interact externally and internally to support global strategy.
- Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
Responsibilities:
- Manages design and implementation of study protocols; oversees project-related education of investigators, study site personnel, and AbbVie study staff.
- Oversees clinical studies, monitors study integrity, reviews/interpret/communicates accumulating safety and efficacy data; oversees study enrollment and key deliverable timelines with Clinical Operations; assesses and reports serious adverse events per policy and regulations.
- Contributes to design, analysis, interpretation, and reporting for protocols, Investigator Brochures, Clinical Study Reports, regulatory submissions/responses, and other program documents.
- May serve on Clinical Strategy Team as clinical representative; contributes to development of a rigorous, cross-functionally-aligned Clinical Development Plan.
- Participates in opinion leader interactions; partners with Medical Affairs, Commercial, and other functions as required.
- Stays current via conferences, medical literature, and training.
- Understands and complies with regulatory requirements for clinical studies and global drug development; may contribute to regulatory responses/discussions.
- Ensures adherence to Good Clinical Practices, pharmacovigilance standards, SOPs, and other quality standards.
Qualifications:
- M.D. or D.O. (or non-US equivalent) with relevant therapeutic specialty; residency strongly preferred; Rheumatology fellowship desirable.
- Ability to run a clinical research study with appropriate supervision.
- Strong desire to collaborate cross-functionally.
- Clinical trial experience in pharma/academia preferred.
- Knowledge of clinical trial methodology and regulatory/compliance requirements; protocol design experience desirable.
- Ability to interact externally and internally to support global strategy.
- Excellent oral and written English communication skills.