Scientific Director II, Oncology Early Development
AbbVie
August 31, 2026
Remote friendly (North Chicago, IL)
United States
$182,000 - $346,000 USD yearly
Clinical Research and Development
Purpose:
- Leads direction, planning, and interpretation of clinical trials/research for one or more clinical development programs; participates in/may lead cross-functional teams to generate and disseminate high-quality clinical data supporting product scientific and business strategy.
Responsibilities:
- Own design and implementation of multiple (or one complex) clinical development programs aligned to the product development plan; oversee project-related education for investigators, site staff, and AbbVie staff.
- May lead clinical study teams; monitor study integrity; review/interpret/communicate accumulating safety and efficacy data; with Clinical Operations, ensure enrollment and timelines for key deliverables.
- Own 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/co-chair Integrated Evidence Strategy Team(s) to develop a rigorous Clinical Development Plan; as CST Co-Chair, may supervise matrix team members and serve as Clinical Research representative for Asset Development Teams.
- Serve as in-house clinical expert for molecules/diseases; coordinate scientific/medical activities with internal stakeholders; may support due diligence/business development; contribute to translational strategies with Discovery.
- Act as clinical lead for opinion leader interactions with cross-functional partners.
- Stay current via literature/conferences; may represent the company externally.
- Understand and comply with regulatory requirements; serve as clinical representative in key regulatory discussions.
- Ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practices, pharmacovigilance, SOPs, and quality standards.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors in sciences; advanced degree (MS/PhD/PharmD) preferred.
- 5+ years clinical trial experience in pharma/academia or equivalent.
- Experience developing clinical strategy and designing study protocols; knowledge of clinical trial methodology, regulatory/compliance requirements.
- Ability to oversee moderate-complexity clinical programs with minimal supervision.
- Strong cross-functional leadership and communication (excellent oral/written English).
Benefits (as stated):
- Paid time off; medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k) (eligible employees); long-term incentive program eligibility.
- Leads direction, planning, and interpretation of clinical trials/research for one or more clinical development programs; participates in/may lead cross-functional teams to generate and disseminate high-quality clinical data supporting product scientific and business strategy.
Responsibilities:
- Own design and implementation of multiple (or one complex) clinical development programs aligned to the product development plan; oversee project-related education for investigators, site staff, and AbbVie staff.
- May lead clinical study teams; monitor study integrity; review/interpret/communicate accumulating safety and efficacy data; with Clinical Operations, ensure enrollment and timelines for key deliverables.
- Own 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/co-chair Integrated Evidence Strategy Team(s) to develop a rigorous Clinical Development Plan; as CST Co-Chair, may supervise matrix team members and serve as Clinical Research representative for Asset Development Teams.
- Serve as in-house clinical expert for molecules/diseases; coordinate scientific/medical activities with internal stakeholders; may support due diligence/business development; contribute to translational strategies with Discovery.
- Act as clinical lead for opinion leader interactions with cross-functional partners.
- Stay current via literature/conferences; may represent the company externally.
- Understand and comply with regulatory requirements; serve as clinical representative in key regulatory discussions.
- Ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practices, pharmacovigilance, SOPs, and quality standards.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors in sciences; advanced degree (MS/PhD/PharmD) preferred.
- 5+ years clinical trial experience in pharma/academia or equivalent.
- Experience developing clinical strategy and designing study protocols; knowledge of clinical trial methodology, regulatory/compliance requirements.
- Ability to oversee moderate-complexity clinical programs with minimal supervision.
- Strong cross-functional leadership and communication (excellent oral/written English).
Benefits (as stated):
- Paid time off; medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k) (eligible employees); long-term incentive program eligibility.