Head Global Neuroimmunology Pipeline, Medical Affairs (Senior Scientific Director / Executive Medical Director)

AbbVie · Mettawa, IL

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Role summary

Senior scientific leadership role overseeing medical affairs strategy for a neuroimmunology pipeline portfolio. Directs clinical development activities, healthcare provider engagement, data generation, and scientific communications to support product launches and market access across early and late-stage programs.

What they're looking for

Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, or DVM); MD for Executive Medical Director track
10+ years clinical trials or medical affairs experience for Senior Director; 5+ years for Executive Medical Director
Expertise in neuroimmunology therapeutic area with scientific strategy capability
Knowledge of clinical trial methodology, regulatory requirements, and protocol design
Strong cross-functional leadership and team management skills in global environment
Proven ability to independently lead clinical studies or medical affairs teams
Excellent oral and written English communication skills

What you'll be doing

Lead and oversee assigned indications and projects with cross-functional collaboration across medical, clinical, commercial, and market access teams
Initiate medical affairs activities, data generation, and scientific dissemination to advance objectives; manage advisory boards and educational programs
Guide Target Product Profile development, Phase II-III trial design, and Phase 3b/4 strategies aligned with regulatory and commercial goals
Direct discrete projects including data analysis, expert engagement, publications, and collaborations; represent Medical Affairs in acquisition due diligence
Manage team of colleagues while ensuring scientific initiatives meet budget, timeline, and compliance requirements

Key requirements

Therapeutic area: Neuroscience

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