Scientific Director II, Oncology Early Development
AbbVie
August 31, 2026
Remote friendly (South San Francisco, CA)
United States
$182,000 - $346,000 USD yearly
Clinical Research and Development
Purpose:
Leads the direction, planning, and interpretation of clinical trials or research activities for one or more clinical development programs. Leads cross-functional teams to generate, deliver, and disseminate high-quality clinical data supporting product scientific and business strategy.
Responsibilities:
- Leads and demonstrates ownership of the design and implementation of multiple clinical development programs (or one large, complex program), ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements; oversees education for investigators, study site personnel, and AbbVie study staff.
- May lead clinical study teams, monitor study integrity, and review/interpret/communicate accumulating safety and efficacy data. Works with Clinical Operations to ensure enrollment and timelines for key deliverables.
- Owns design, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of scientific content for protocols, Investigator Brochures, Clinical Study reports, regulatory submissions/responses, and other program documents.
- May oversee Medical/Scientific Directors and Clinical Scientists.
- May serve on or co-chair Integrated Evidence Strategy Team(s) to develop a cross-functionally aligned Clinical Development Plan; as CST Co Chair, may supervise matrix team members and represent Clinical Research to Asset Development Teams/Leadership Boards.
- Serves as in-house clinical expert for one or more molecules and diseases; leads scientific/medical activities with internal stakeholders; may contribute to due diligence/business development and translational strategies with Discovery colleagues.
- Acts as clinical lead for opinion leader interactions; partners with Medical Affairs, Commercial, and other functions.
- Stays current via conferences, medical literature, and training; may represent AbbVie externally.
- Ensures understanding and compliance with regulatory requirements; serves as clinical representative for key regulatory discussions.
- Ensures adherence to Good Clinical Practices, pharmacovigilance standards, SOPs, and other quality standards.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s in sciences; advanced degree (MS, PhD, PharmD) preferred.
- 5+ years clinical trial experience (pharma industry, academia, or equivalent).
- Ability to provide input/direction with appropriate supervision; oversee moderate-complexity program with minimal supervision.
- Ability to lead on cross-functional global teams and interact internally/externally to support global strategy.
- Knowledge of clinical trial methodology, regulatory/compliance requirements, and experience developing clinical strategy and study protocols.
- Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
Leads the direction, planning, and interpretation of clinical trials or research activities for one or more clinical development programs. Leads cross-functional teams to generate, deliver, and disseminate high-quality clinical data supporting product scientific and business strategy.
Responsibilities:
- Leads and demonstrates ownership of the design and implementation of multiple clinical development programs (or one large, complex program), ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements; oversees education for investigators, study site personnel, and AbbVie study staff.
- May lead clinical study teams, monitor study integrity, and review/interpret/communicate accumulating safety and efficacy data. Works with Clinical Operations to ensure enrollment and timelines for key deliverables.
- Owns design, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of scientific content for protocols, Investigator Brochures, Clinical Study reports, regulatory submissions/responses, and other program documents.
- May oversee Medical/Scientific Directors and Clinical Scientists.
- May serve on or co-chair Integrated Evidence Strategy Team(s) to develop a cross-functionally aligned Clinical Development Plan; as CST Co Chair, may supervise matrix team members and represent Clinical Research to Asset Development Teams/Leadership Boards.
- Serves as in-house clinical expert for one or more molecules and diseases; leads scientific/medical activities with internal stakeholders; may contribute to due diligence/business development and translational strategies with Discovery colleagues.
- Acts as clinical lead for opinion leader interactions; partners with Medical Affairs, Commercial, and other functions.
- Stays current via conferences, medical literature, and training; may represent AbbVie externally.
- Ensures understanding and compliance with regulatory requirements; serves as clinical representative for key regulatory discussions.
- Ensures adherence to Good Clinical Practices, pharmacovigilance standards, SOPs, and other quality standards.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s in sciences; advanced degree (MS, PhD, PharmD) preferred.
- 5+ years clinical trial experience (pharma industry, academia, or equivalent).
- Ability to provide input/direction with appropriate supervision; oversee moderate-complexity program with minimal supervision.
- Ability to lead on cross-functional global teams and interact internally/externally to support global strategy.
- Knowledge of clinical trial methodology, regulatory/compliance requirements, and experience developing clinical strategy and study protocols.
- Excellent oral and written English communication skills.