About the job
Purpose
The Senior Scientific Director will spearhead the strategic direction, planning, and analysis of clinical trials and research initiatives across multiple clinical development programs. This role involves collaboration and potential leadership of cross-functional teams to produce, present, and share high-caliber clinical data that aligns with the overarching scientific and business goals of the product.
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of designing and executing multiple clinical development programs (or a singular large-scale program) in alignment with the comprehensive product development strategy, grounded in robust medical and scientific principles, regulatory knowledge, and an understanding of AbbVie’s market dynamics. This includes overseeing the educational components for investigators and study site personnel.
- Lead clinical study teams, ensuring the integrity of the study and managing the review, interpretation, and communication of data related to safety and efficacy. Collaborate with Clinical Operations to ensure that study enrollment and critical deliverable timelines are met.
- Be the primary architect of scientific content for protocols, Investigator Brochures, Clinical Study Reports, regulatory submissions, and other program documents, ensuring clarity and compliance.
- Oversee the contributions of Medical and Scientific Directors and Clinical Scientists engaged in related programs.
- Possibly co-chair Integrated Evidence Strategy Teams, responsible for creating a comprehensive, cross-functional Clinical Development Plan that includes contingency planning and alternative strategies. As a Clinical Study Team Co-Chair, supervise matrix team members and provide clinical research insights to Asset Development Teams (ADTs) and leadership boards.
- Act as an internal clinical authority on specific molecules and diseases, coordinating scientific and medical efforts with internal stakeholders relevant to ongoing projects. Participate in or lead clinical development efforts for due diligence or business development initiatives. Collaborate with Discovery teams to design and implement translational strategies as needed.
- Solicit feedback from opinion leaders in the relevant disease areas, partnering with Medical Affairs and Commercial teams to ensure diverse perspectives are integrated into Clinical Development Plans and protocols.

