Scientific Director I, Translational Precision Medicine, Neuroscience

Responsibilities

• Uncover neurobiological mechanisms of disease that elucidate patient subtypes; mechanisms of action, response, or resistance, and advance the development of novel interventions.
• Shape and enhance efforts in human neuroscience, including promoting research synergies with other areas of R&D, aligned to disease area strategic goals. Drive scientific strategy for translational biomarker development and discovery target validation / MOA projects.
• Lead the design of clinically translational experiments in collaboration with PMED, clinical leads, or discovery research translational teams that achieve disease area strategic goals.
• Establish external collaborations to augment internal translational efforts and expand experimental design options.
• Ensure quality and effectiveness of major project plans within precision medicine through sound design and early risk assessment.
• Advance clinical translational efforts through alignment with relevant stakeholders and leadership, and navigation of current and emerging business challenges to goal achievement.
• Communicate scientific expertise and learnings by proactively advising and knowledge-sharing with subordinates, peers, and senior management.
• Source and leverage relevant emerging scientific trends from inside and outside the organization to keep pace with and advance standards in the field of translational neuroscience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Science related field with 20 years of related work; Master's Degree Science with 14 years of related work; PhD or equivalent professional terminal degrees (or PharmD/MD) in Science or related field with 10 years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of the drug development process and how clinical translation fits within this
• Proven track record of integration in the drug development process having advanced one or more assets beyond.
• Proven leadership ability to direct, lead, and learn from cross-functional teams.
• Strong presentation skills required, with the ability to present data successfully to scientists and nonscientists.
• Tests new innovations and manages to reality.
• Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
• AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Purpose: As a translational scientist in Precision Medicine Neuroscience bridges basic brain and nervous system research and clinical applications, focusing on developing biological and disease insights for neurological and psychiatric disorders.

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