Senior Scientific Director, Medical Affairs - Precision Medicine

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver a comprehensive, US focused medical strategy for upcoming CDx launches, overseeing execution of key deliverables.
• Develop and implement the medical affairs strategy for upcoming CDx launches.
• Build and maintain key external relationships with diagnostic partners, academic and community labs, and reference labs.
• Cultivate relationships with expert pathologists and key opinion leaders.
• Forge strong partnerships with leading pathology societies and develop EQA/PT programs.
• Represent Medical Affairs in cross-functional Oncology Precision Medicine teams across the organization.
• Act as the medical affairs lead on the integrated brand team and medical affairs team.
• Develop and execute a biomarker and CDx evidence generation plan in collaboration with precision medicine, HEOR, and TA teams.
• Execute key functional deliverables aligned with the CDx medical strategy, including: Evidence generation to address biomarker and testing gaps.
• Medical review of scientific publications.
• Educational initiatives for both internal and external audiences on biomarkers and testing.
• Review of medical promotional materials for biomarker and testing content.
• Collaboration with Value and Evidence teams on guideline strategies for biomarkers and testing.
• Insight generation via advisory boards and engagements with external experts.
• Develop and implement a congress strategy for pathologists, including EE engagements and digital initiatives.
• Support oncology congresses with biomarker and testing materials in partnership with the TA team.
• Advanced scientific degree (PhD or PharmD) required.
• At least 10 years of experience within the pharmaceutical industry or a relevant field, with substantial knowledge of oncology or precision medicine.
• Strong leadership abilities, including influence without authority in cross-functional teams, prioritization, coaching, mentoring, and conflict resolution.
• Experience with companion or complementary diagnostics, ideally in the oncology space.
• Experience working with testing landscape stakeholders, including diagnostic partners, academic and community pathologists, precision medicine oncologists, and reference labs.
• Prior experience in Medical Affairs within a diagnostic company, reference laboratory, or other functions in pharma is desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• 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 long-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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Additional Information

Oncology remains a core therapeutic area at AbbVie, featuring a robust portfolio of marketed products and a promising oncology pipeline. AbbVie is currently seeking a dynamic Executive Medial Director/Sr. Scientific Director for Medical Affairs, Precision Medicine, to lead US CDx strategy in oncology. This role requires a strong background in cancer diagnostics, pathology, biomarkers, and cancer therapeutics, as well as a demonstrated commitment to precision medicine.

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