Medical Director/Senior Medical Director, Immunology Clinical Development - Respiratory
AbbVie
August 12, 2026
Remote friendly (North Chicago, IL)
United States
$192,500 - $327,000 USD yearly
Clinical Research and Development
Job Description
With supervision, oversees the direction, planning, execution and interpretation of clinical trials/research activities for a clinical development program, partnering with cross-functional teams to generate, deliver, and interpret high-quality clinical data.
Responsibilities:
- Manage design and implementation of study protocols; oversee project-related education of investigators and site staff.
- Oversee clinical studies; monitor study integrity; review/interpret/communicate accumulating safety and efficacy data; oversee enrollment and key deliverable timelines with Clinical Operations.
- Assess and report serious adverse events per policy and regulations.
- Contribute to scientific content for protocols, Investigator Brochures, Clinical Study Reports, regulatory submissions/responses, and other program documents.
- Serve on Clinical Strategy Teams; contribute to development of the Clinical Development Plan.
- Participate in opinion leader interactions with Medical Affairs/Commercial as required.
- Stay current via conferences, medical literature, and training.
- Understand and comply with regulatory requirements for clinical studies/global drug development; may contribute to regulatory discussions.
- Ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practices, pharmacovigilance standards, SOPs, and quality standards.
Qualifications:
Medical Director: MD/DO or non-US equivalent; relevant specialty; residency strongly preferred; fellowship desirable; ability to run clinical research with supervision; cross-functional collaboration; clinical trial experience preferred; protocol design/regulatory & compliance knowledge desirable; excellent English.
Senior Medical Director: MD/DO or non-US equivalent; residency strongly preferred; fellowship desirable; 2+ years clinical trial experience; ability to run moderate-complexity program with minimal supervision; cross-functional leadership; knowledge of clinical strategy/protocol design; excellent English.
Benefits (if applicable): Paid time off; medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k); eligible for long-term incentive programs.
With supervision, oversees the direction, planning, execution and interpretation of clinical trials/research activities for a clinical development program, partnering with cross-functional teams to generate, deliver, and interpret high-quality clinical data.
Responsibilities:
- Manage design and implementation of study protocols; oversee project-related education of investigators and site staff.
- Oversee clinical studies; monitor study integrity; review/interpret/communicate accumulating safety and efficacy data; oversee enrollment and key deliverable timelines with Clinical Operations.
- Assess and report serious adverse events per policy and regulations.
- Contribute to scientific content for protocols, Investigator Brochures, Clinical Study Reports, regulatory submissions/responses, and other program documents.
- Serve on Clinical Strategy Teams; contribute to development of the Clinical Development Plan.
- Participate in opinion leader interactions with Medical Affairs/Commercial as required.
- Stay current via conferences, medical literature, and training.
- Understand and comply with regulatory requirements for clinical studies/global drug development; may contribute to regulatory discussions.
- Ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practices, pharmacovigilance standards, SOPs, and quality standards.
Qualifications:
Medical Director: MD/DO or non-US equivalent; relevant specialty; residency strongly preferred; fellowship desirable; ability to run clinical research with supervision; cross-functional collaboration; clinical trial experience preferred; protocol design/regulatory & compliance knowledge desirable; excellent English.
Senior Medical Director: MD/DO or non-US equivalent; residency strongly preferred; fellowship desirable; 2+ years clinical trial experience; ability to run moderate-complexity program with minimal supervision; cross-functional leadership; knowledge of clinical strategy/protocol design; excellent English.
Benefits (if applicable): Paid time off; medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k); eligible for long-term incentive programs.