Senior Scientific Director / Executive Medical Director, Medical Affairs β Hematology
AbbVie
August 26, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Irvine, CA)
Worldwide
$393,000 - $393,000 USD yearly
Medical Affairs
Role: Senior Scientific Director / Executive Medical Director providing strategic scientific input for AbbVie's medical affairs activities, particularly supporting Epcoritamab and Ibrutinib. Key responsibilities include guiding data generation, developing scientific communication strategies, leading external stakeholder engagement, and supporting early and late-stage clinical programs. The role involves collaboration with global teams across medical, clinical development, commercial, and market access functions to shape asset strategy, oversee medical governance, and develop medical education initiatives. The position entails leading cross-functional teams, designing clinical data generation plans, and supporting regulatory and market access activities. Requirements: MD or equivalent with at least 5 years (Senior Director) or 15 years (Senior Scientific Director) of relevant experience in biotech/pharma, including clinical trial expertise, leadership in cross-functional teams, and therapeutic area expertise in oncology or immunology. Proven experience in clinical trial methodology, regulatory compliance, and medical strategy development is essential. Preferred qualifications include advanced degrees (PhD/PharmD) and international experience. High-value specifics: focus on oncology (including immuno-oncology), biologics (Epcoritamab, Ibrutinib), Phase I-III clinical development, and medical affairs activities supporting product launch and market access. Work setup: hybrid with in-office Tuesdays-Thursdays in preferred locations (IL, NJ, MA, CA). Cross-functional stakeholder engagement and external scientific communication are integral to the role.