With oversight, contributes to the development of brand strategies. Actively contributes to the development of a TA EE Engagement Plan.
Leads and support Medical Affairs initiatives for the target indication.
Develops and executes Medical Affairs support of priority clinical development trials.
Contributes to the development of and leads the execution of the Medical Education / Advisory Board & EE Engagement Plan generation in line with TA plan. Lead the individual (Global) Conference planning and execution.
Generates clinical and scientific data per evidence gap assessment.
Responsible to manage budget for assigned projects.
Aligns Medical education and scientific initiatives with Sci Comm Platform. Informs Investigator Initiated Study (IIS) strategy and can act as Docent for IISs.
Contributes to the generation of MI communication content and supports training on Medical Information (MI) materials.
Participates in design and execution of clinical trial safety, product safety and risk management plans. Track RMP implementation.
This a hybrid position based out of Lake County, IL
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Scientific Degree (bachelor's). Advanced Degree PhD, PharmD, PA or NP preferred. Residency or additional post doctorate experience preferred.
5-7+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or equivalent; substantial understanding of relevant therapeutic area required.
Knowledge of clinical trial methodology, regulatory requirements governing clinical trials and experience in the design of protocols preferred.
May have performed protocol design in the academic environment and/or acted as an assistant PI.
Interactions normally require the ability to gain cooperation of others, conduct presentations of technical information concerning specific projects and schedules, etc.
Ability to interact externally and internally to support global business strategy. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
May interact with and coordinates appropriate scientific and medical activities with internal stakeholders (i.e. commercial, clinical operations, discovery, statistics, regulatory, etc.) as they relate to on-going medical affairs projects.
May assist as consultant and liaison with other corporations when working under licensing agreements and/or in the evaluation of new business development opportunities.
Represents AbbVie at external meetings including investigator meetings, scientific association meetings, etc.
Works with some supervision and guidance. Exercises judgment within well-defined practices and policies.
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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 long-term incentive programs.
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offPerformance bonus
Additional Information
The Scientific Director provides medical and scientific strategic and operational input into core medical affairs activities such as: health-care professional and provider interactions (Payers, Patients, Prescribers, and Providers); generation of clinical and scientific data (enhancing therapeutic benefit and value); educational initiatives (medical education, data, guidelines, and value proposition); safeguarding patient safety (risk minimization activities and safety surveillance activities).
The Scientific Director works closely with commercial teams to provide strategic medical input into core brand (product) strategies, and to support medical and marketing activities (promotional material generation and product launches) and market access; Collaborates with clinical development on Medical Affairs support of priority trials.