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Senior Medical Director, Oncology Early Development

AbbVie
September 09, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (North Chicago, IL)
Worldwide
$400,500 - $400,500 USD yearly
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Lead early phase clinical development programs as Senior Medical Director, overseeing trial design, execution, data interpretation, and regulatory interactions. Responsibilities: manage the scientific and medical aspects of clinical studies, ensure data integrity and compliance with GxP and regulatory standards, develop and review protocols, and contribute to regulatory submissions. Provide scientific leadership, support cross-functional collaboration, and serve as a clinical expert in oncology, particularly thoracic malignancies and T-cell engagers. May lead Clinical Strategy Teams, oversee study timelines, and interact with external opinion leaders. Qualifications: MD or DO with at least 3 years of clinical trial experience, including 2+ years in pharma; strong knowledge of clinical trial methodology, regulatory requirements, and drug development processes. Preferred: experience in oncology drug development, PK/PD modeling, and global clinical trials. High-Value: Oncology (thoracic malignancies, T-cell engagers), early clinical phases, regulatory engagement, cross-functional leadership, and global trial oversight. Work setup: Not specified, likely hybrid or on-site given senior leadership role.