Senior Medical Director

Oversees the direction planning execution and interpretation of clinical pharmacology trials or research activities of one or more clinical development programs as the principal investigator.  Participates in cross-functional teams to generate deliver and interpret high-quality clinical pharmacology data supporting overall product scientific and business strategy.

Manages the design and implementation of multiple clinical pharmacology trials in support of an overall Product Development Plan based on strong medical and scientific principles knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements AbbVies customers markets business operations and emerging issues. Oversees project-related education of sub investigators study site personnel and AbbVie Clinical Pharmacology Research Unit (ACPRU) study staff.

Has overall responsibility for oversight of clinical pharmacology studies as the principal investigator monitoring overall study integrity and review interpretation and communication of accumulating data pertaining to safety and efficacy of the molecule.  Along with ACPRU operations is responsible for oversight of study enrollment and overall timelines for key deliverables.  Responsible for assessment and reporting of serious adverse events per corporate policy and regulations for those protocols on which assigned.

Responsible for design execution analysis interpretation and reporting of scientific content of protocols and Clinical Study Reports.

May oversee the work of Associate Medical and / or Scientific Directors and of Clinical Scientists working on the same or related studies.

Provides in-house clinical expertise as a principal investigator or sub investigator for the molecule and disease coordinating appropriate scientific and medical activities with internal stakeholders as they relate to ongoing clinical projects.  May participate in due diligence or other business development activity.  As required by program needs contributes in partnership with Discovery colleagues to design and implementation of translational strategies.

Acts as a clinical interface and actively solicits opinion leader interactions related to healthy volunteers; partners with other functions in these activities as required consistent with corporate policies to ensure that broad cross-functional perspectives are incorporated into Clinical Development Plans and protocols as appropriate.

Stays abreast of professional information and technology through conferences medical literature and other available training to augment expertise in clinical pharmacology.

Responsible for understanding the regulatory requirements related to the clinical studies and global drug development and accountable for complying with those requirements.

Ensures adherence to Good Clinical Practices pharmacovigilance standards standard operating procedures and to all other quality standards in conducting research.

Qualifications :

Medical Doctor (M.D.) Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) with relevant therapeutic specialty in an academic or hospital environment. Completion of a residency program and ability to obtain an Illinois license to practice medicine.  Completion of a subspecialty fellowship is desirable.

At least 2 years of clinical trial experience in the pharmaceutical industry academia or equivalent.

Ability to run a clinical research program of moderate complexity with minimal supervision.

Ability to perform and bring out the best in others on a cross-functional global team.

Ability to interact externally and internally to support a global scientific and business strategy.

Knowledge of clinical pharmacology trial methodology regulatory and compliance requirements governing clinical trials and experience in development of clinical strategy and the design of study protocols.

Must possess excellent oral and written English communication skills.

Additional Information :

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law :

The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at thetime of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic locationand we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

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.

Note : No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of anybonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys soleand absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law.

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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Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

EMR Systems,Post Residency Experience,Occupational Health Experience,Clinical Research,Managed Care,Primary Care Experience,Medical Management,Utilization Management,Clinical Development,Clinical Trials,Leadership Experience,Medicare

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1