Senior Director, Safety Data Sciences
AbbVie
September 10, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (North Chicago, IL)
Worldwide
$393,000 - $393,000 USD yearly
Operations
Role: Lead global Safety Data Sciences in pharmacovigilance, focusing on signal detection, safety surveillance, and aggregate data analysis within AbbVie's portfolio. Objectives include advancing data-driven safety monitoring using automation, analytics, and AI to enhance therapeutic safety across immunology, oncology, and neuroscience areas. Responsibilities encompass managing a team of 40+ professionals, setting strategic directions, integrating diverse safety data sources, and championing innovative, compliant safety methodologies. The role involves ensuring adherence to evolving global PV regulations, developing advanced tools and processes, mentoring a multidisciplinary team, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders in safety and therapeutic areas. Key biopharma specifics include expertise in pharmacovigilance, signal management, and safety analytics across product lifecycle stages from clinical development to post-market. Requirements: MD, PharmD, or PhD with 15+ years in drug safety or pharmacovigilance, including at least 8 years of leadership experience managing global teams. A strong understanding of global PV regulations, risk management, and the integration of real-world data is essential. The position emphasizes innovation in safety data analysis, digital transformation, and leadership in a highly regulated environment. Work setup details and travel expectations are not specified.