Scientific Director, Medical Affairs - Hematology, Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm (BPDCN)

Role Summary

Scientific Director, Medical Affairs for Hematology BPDCN provides specialist medical and scientific strategic and operational input into AbbVie's Medical Affairs activities to support asset launches and ongoing execution. The role leads external stakeholder interactions, guides evidence generation, and drives scientific communication and education initiatives related to BPDCN. It collaborates with Commercial and Market Access teams to align medical strategy with product plans and launches, and develops integrated evidence plans and scientific communication platforms for both early and late-stage development. This position can be based at Mettawa, IL; Florham Park, NJ; or San Francisco, CA, with a hybrid schedule of Tuesdays–Thursdays in the office.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with Global Medical teams, Clinical Development, Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory, HEOR and other functional areas, provides leadership and support for assigned indications/projects.
• Works closely with Brand Teams and relevant cross-functional, area/affiliate medical teams, to provide strategic input into core asset strategy, and is responsible for executing medical launch activities for BPDCN.
• Conducts promotional review and assists in the development of scientifically accurate marketing materials, medical education programs, advisories, and symposia.
• Serves as Medical expert for internal and external stakeholders regarding asset clinical profile, value, and appropriate use in BPDCN, and provides Medical review for cross-functional deliverables, ensuring compliance and scientific accuracy.
• Develops innovative research concepts, generates evidence, and drives execution of scientific communication plans, including high-quality publications, presentations, and educational programs.
• Engages and cultivates relationships with key opinion leaders, scientific advisors, and advocacy groups within the BPDCN community.
• Monitors the evolving BPDCN landscape to inform business decisions and anticipate future needs.
• Leads the development and execution of advisory boards.
• May lead delivery of medical functional plan, brand plan, and/or integrated evidence plan.

Qualifications

• Significant experience (minimum 7-10 years) in the pharmaceutical industry or equivalent, with demonstrated clinical trial or medical affairs experience.
• Minimum 4 years of clinical trials experience in the pharmaceutical industry or academia or equivalent. Knowledge of clinical trial methodology, data analysis and interpretation, regulatory requirements governing clinical trials and experience in development strategy and the design of protocols.
• Deep understanding of hematologic malignancies; experience in rare diseases, BPDCN, or related fields a strong plus.
• Proven strategic leadership, influencing, and collaboration skills in cross-functional environments. Ability to interact externally and internally to support global business strategy.
• Expertise in evidence generation, scientific communication, and health economics/outcomes research.
• Must possess excellent presentation, organizational, and written/oral communication skills.

Education

• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, or equivalent) required; Additional post doctorate experience highly preferred.