Senior Scientific Director, Oncology Clinical Development (Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma)

Leads the direction, planning, and interpretation of clinical trials or research activities of one or more clinical development programs, participating in and possibly leading cross-functional teams to generate, deliver, and disseminate high-quality clinical data.

Responsibilities:
- Own design and implementation of multiple (or one large complex) clinical development programs; oversee project-related education for investigators, study site personnel, and AbbVie study staff.
- May lead clinical study teams; monitor study integrity; review/interpret/communicate accumulating safety and efficacy data; ensure enrollment and timelines for key deliverables with Clinical Operations.
- Own scientific content design, analysis, interpretation, and reporting for protocols, Investigator Brochures, Clinical Study Reports, regulatory submissions/responses, and other program documents.
- May oversee Medical/Scientific Directors and Clinical Scientists on related programs.
- May co-chair Integrated Evidence Strategy Team(s) and develop an aligned Clinical Development Plan; in CST Co Chair role, supervise matrix team members and serve as Clinical Research representative to Asset Development Teams/Leadership Boards.
- Serve as in-house clinical expert; coordinate scientific/medical activities with internal stakeholders; may support due diligence/business development and translational strategies with Discovery.
- Act as clinical lead to solicit opinion leader interactions; partner with Medical Affairs and Commercial to inform Clinical Development Plans/protocols.
- Stay current via conferences/literature/training; may represent AbbVie externally.
- Understand and comply with regulatory requirements; serve as clinical representative in regulatory discussions.
- Ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practices, pharmacovigilance standards, SOPs, and other quality standards.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s in sciences; MS/PhD preferred. Hematology experience preferred; Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) experience strongly preferred.
- 8+ years of clinical trial experience.
- Ability to run a complex clinical research program independently.
- Proven leadership; ability to lead through influence on cross-functional global teams.
- Ability to interact externally/internally to support global strategy.
- Extensive knowledge of clinical trial methodology, regulatory/compliance requirements, clinical strategy, and protocol design.
- Excellent oral and written English communication.
- Strong judgment and problem-solving skills.