AbbVie
Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines
Medical Director - Immunology Clinical Development, Rheumatology
+ Long-term incentive program
Three days on-site per week required.
About the job
- Medical Doctor (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.), or non-US equivalent of an M.D. degree with a relevant therapeutic specialty in an academic or hospital environment.
- At least 2 years of clinical trial experience for the Senior Medical Director level.
- At least 5 years of clinical trial experience for the Executive Medical Director level.
- Ability to run a clinical research program of moderate complexity with minimal supervision for the Senior Medical Director level.
- Ability to run a complex clinical research program independently for the Executive Medical Director level.
- Ability to interact externally and internally to support a global scientific and business strategy.
- Knowledge of clinical trial methodology, regulatory and compliance requirements governing clinical trials, and experience developing clinical strategy and designing study protocols.
- Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
- Ability to exercise judgment, address complex problems, and create solutions for one or more projects for the Executive Medical Director level.
- Oversee the direction, planning, execution, and interpretation of clinical trials or research activities for one or more clinical development programs.
- Participate in cross-functional teams to generate, deliver, and interpret clinical data supporting product scientific and business strategy.
- Manage the design and implementation of clinical development programs in support of a Product Development Plan.
- Oversee project-related education of investigators, study site personnel, and study staff.
- Oversee clinical studies, monitor study integrity, and review, interpret, and communicate accumulating safety and efficacy data.
- Oversee study enrollment and timelines for key deliverables with Clinical Operations.
- Assess and report serious adverse events according to corporate policy and regulations.
- Design, analyze, interpret, and report scientific content for protocols, Investigator Brochures, Clinical Study Reports, regulatory submissions and responses, and other program documents.
- Provide in-house clinical expertise for the molecule and disease, coordinating scientific and medical activities with internal stakeholders.
- Contribute with Discovery colleagues to the design and implementation of translational strategies as required by program needs.
- Serve on or chair a Clinical Strategy Team and develop a rigorous, cross-functionally aligned Clinical Development Plan.
- Supervise matrix team members when serving as Clinical Strategy Team Chair.
- Serve as a clinical research representative to provide clinical development and medical expertise to asset development teams and leadership boards.
- Act as a clinical interface and solicit opinion-leader interactions related to the molecule and disease area.
- Partner with Medical Affairs, Commercial, and other functions to incorporate cross-functional perspectives into Clinical Development Plans and protocols.
- Maintain professional and technological knowledge through conferences, medical literature, and available training.
- Understand and comply with regulatory requirements related to clinical studies and global drug development.
- Serve as a clinical representative in key regulatory discussions.
- Ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practices, pharmacovigilance standards, standard operating procedures, and other quality standards in conducting research.
- Completion of a residency program.
- Completion of a subspecialty fellowship.
- Seven years of clinical trial experience for the Executive Medical Director level.
- Proven leadership skills and ability to bring out the best in others on a cross-functional global team.
- Ability to lead through influence.
About the company
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company that develops and sells medicines to treat serious health conditions. Its portfolio spans immunology, oncology, virology, neuroscience, and aesthetics, with products designed to modulate the immune system, target disease pathways, or support medical aesthetics. AbbVie compounds its products through a heavy emphasis on research and development, investing billions to build a steady pipeline of new therapies. Its medicines are brought to market by selling to healthcare providers, hospitals, and clinics, and in some cases directly to patients via prescriptions. The company differentiates itself through a wide, globally distributed product line, substantial R&D investment, and a commitment to sustainability and patient care, including science-based targets. AbbVie’s goal is to improve patient outcomes by delivering effective treatments for unmet medical needs while pursuing long-term, responsible growth across healthcare markets.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
North Chicago, Illinois
Founded
1888
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 revenue reached $16.99 billion, up 10.2%, driven by Skyrizi and Rinvoq.
- AbbVie completed the $10.9 billion Apogee deal on September 3, 2026.
- September 2026 data kept etentamig, bretisilocin, and Crohn’s expansion on track.
What critics are saying
- Humira sales fell 36.1% in Q2 2026, exposing lingering erosion pressure.
- AbbVie cut 85 Irvine jobs on May 19, 2026, signaling ongoing efficiency pressure.
- Atogepant patent fights against Apotex, Macleods, and Dr. Reddy’s threaten Qulipta cash flows.
What makes AbbVie unique
- AbbVie’s 2026 engine is Skyrizi and Rinvoq, not Humira.
- It owns durable immunology IP, with Rinvoq U.S. entry expected after April 2037.
- Apogee acquisition added dermatology and respiratory assets on September 3, 2026.
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