Senior Scientific Director, Oncology Clinical Development (Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma)
AbbVie
August 20, 2026
Remote friendly (South San Francisco, CA)
United States
$206,500 - $393,000 USD yearly
Clinical Research and Development
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:
- Own the design and implementation of multiple clinical development programs (or one large complex program) aligned to the product development plan, including compliance and regulatory requirements.
- May lead clinical study teams; monitor study integrity; review/interpret/communicate 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/Scientific Directors and Clinical Scientists on related programs.
- May serve on/co-chair Integrated Evidence Strategy Team(s) to develop a cross-functionally aligned Clinical Development Plan with contingencies/alternatives (including matrix supervision as CST Co Chair).
- Serve as in-house clinical expert for molecules/diseases; coordinate scientific/medical activities; may support due diligence/business development and translational strategies.
- Act as clinical lead to solicit opinion leader interactions; partner with Medical Affairs and Commercial to incorporate perspectives into plans/protocols.
- Stay current via literature/conferences; may represent the company at external meetings.
- Understand and comply with regulatory requirements; serve as clinical representative for key regulatory discussions.
- Ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practices, pharmacovigilance, SOPs, and quality standards.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s in sciences; MS/PhD preferred. Hematology preferred; Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma experience strongly preferred.
- 8+ years clinical trial experience in pharma/academia/equivalent.
- Ability to run complex clinical research programs independently.
- Proven leadership; lead through influence on cross-functional global teams.
- Strong clinical trial methodology, regulatory/compliance knowledge; experience designing study protocols and clinical strategy.
- Excellent oral/written English communication.
- Judgment to solve complex problems.
Benefits (as stated): Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) (eligible employees). Short-term incentive eligibility noted.
Responsibilities:
- Own the design and implementation of multiple clinical development programs (or one large complex program) aligned to the product development plan, including compliance and regulatory requirements.
- May lead clinical study teams; monitor study integrity; review/interpret/communicate 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/Scientific Directors and Clinical Scientists on related programs.
- May serve on/co-chair Integrated Evidence Strategy Team(s) to develop a cross-functionally aligned Clinical Development Plan with contingencies/alternatives (including matrix supervision as CST Co Chair).
- Serve as in-house clinical expert for molecules/diseases; coordinate scientific/medical activities; may support due diligence/business development and translational strategies.
- Act as clinical lead to solicit opinion leader interactions; partner with Medical Affairs and Commercial to incorporate perspectives into plans/protocols.
- Stay current via literature/conferences; may represent the company at external meetings.
- Understand and comply with regulatory requirements; serve as clinical representative for key regulatory discussions.
- Ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practices, pharmacovigilance, SOPs, and quality standards.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s in sciences; MS/PhD preferred. Hematology preferred; Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma experience strongly preferred.
- 8+ years clinical trial experience in pharma/academia/equivalent.
- Ability to run complex clinical research programs independently.
- Proven leadership; lead through influence on cross-functional global teams.
- Strong clinical trial methodology, regulatory/compliance knowledge; experience designing study protocols and clinical strategy.
- Excellent oral/written English communication.
- Judgment to solve complex problems.
Benefits (as stated): Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) (eligible employees). Short-term incentive eligibility noted.