Senior Scientific Director, Oncology Clinical Development (Hematology)
AbbVie
July 01, 2026
Remote friendly (North Chicago, IL)
United States
$206,500 - $393,000 USD yearly
Clinical Research and Development
Job Description:
Leads the direction, planning, and interpretation of clinical trials or research activities of one or more clinical development programs. Participates in and may lead cross-functional teams to generate, deliver and disseminate high-quality clinical data supporting overall product scientific and business strategy.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and own the design and implementation of multiple clinical development programs (or one large complex program), overseeing investigator/site/AbbVie study staff education.
- Lead clinical study teams; monitor study integrity and review/interpret/communicate accumulating safety and efficacy data; ensure enrollment and timelines for key deliverables with Clinical Operations.
- 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 and/or Scientific Directors and Clinical Scientists.
- Serve on or co-chair Integrated Evidence Strategy Teams; develop cross-functionally aligned Clinical Development Plans with contingencies/alternatives (CST Co Chair may supervise matrix members and represent Clinical Research to Asset Development Teams).
- Serve as in-house clinical expert for molecules/diseases; coordinate scientific/medical activities and may contribute to due diligence/business development; contribute translational strategies with Discovery.
- Act as clinical lead; solicit opinion leader interactions and partner with Medical Affairs, Commercial, etc. to incorporate perspectives into plans/protocols.
- Stay current via conferences/literature/training; may represent AbbVie externally.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and serve as clinical representative for key regulatory discussions.
- Ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practices, pharmacovigilance standards, SOPs, and quality standards.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s in sciences; advanced degree (MS/PhD) preferred; Hematology experience preferred.
- 8+ years clinical trial experience (pharma, academia, or equivalent).
- Ability to run complex clinical research independently.
- Proven cross-functional global leadership; lead through influence.
- Ability to interact externally/internally to support global strategy.
- Extensive knowledge of clinical trial methodology, regulatory/compliance requirements; experience designing clinical strategy and study protocols.
- Excellent oral/written English communication.
- Judgment to address complex problems and create solutions.
Leads the direction, planning, and interpretation of clinical trials or research activities of one or more clinical development programs. Participates in and may lead cross-functional teams to generate, deliver and disseminate high-quality clinical data supporting overall product scientific and business strategy.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and own the design and implementation of multiple clinical development programs (or one large complex program), overseeing investigator/site/AbbVie study staff education.
- Lead clinical study teams; monitor study integrity and review/interpret/communicate accumulating safety and efficacy data; ensure enrollment and timelines for key deliverables with Clinical Operations.
- 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 and/or Scientific Directors and Clinical Scientists.
- Serve on or co-chair Integrated Evidence Strategy Teams; develop cross-functionally aligned Clinical Development Plans with contingencies/alternatives (CST Co Chair may supervise matrix members and represent Clinical Research to Asset Development Teams).
- Serve as in-house clinical expert for molecules/diseases; coordinate scientific/medical activities and may contribute to due diligence/business development; contribute translational strategies with Discovery.
- Act as clinical lead; solicit opinion leader interactions and partner with Medical Affairs, Commercial, etc. to incorporate perspectives into plans/protocols.
- Stay current via conferences/literature/training; may represent AbbVie externally.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and serve as clinical representative for key regulatory discussions.
- Ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practices, pharmacovigilance standards, SOPs, and quality standards.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s in sciences; advanced degree (MS/PhD) preferred; Hematology experience preferred.
- 8+ years clinical trial experience (pharma, academia, or equivalent).
- Ability to run complex clinical research independently.
- Proven cross-functional global leadership; lead through influence.
- Ability to interact externally/internally to support global strategy.
- Extensive knowledge of clinical trial methodology, regulatory/compliance requirements; experience designing clinical strategy and study protocols.
- Excellent oral/written English communication.
- Judgment to address complex problems and create solutions.