Lee Health System
Assistant Director, Scientific Medical Affairs
Lee Health System - Mettawa, Illinois, United States
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ICompany Description
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas - immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
Job Description
The Assistant Director, Medical Affairs, plays a key role within the designated Therapeutic Area. Working under the leadership of the Scientific Director/Medical Director, this leader supports the development and execution of the therapeutic area medical strategy, specifically related to a particular asset or indication. This includes providing scientific, strategic, and operational input into core medical affairs activities such as thought leader engagement plans, field provider interactions, generation and dissemination of clinical and scientific data, provider and payer educational initiatives, and promotional material generation. The leader ensures that tactical execution is relevant to the market—physicians, patients, and payors.
Responsibilities
Contribute to the development of the Oncology/Hematology therapeutic area strategy with oversight.
Lead the execution of medical education tactics, advisory boards, and thought leader engagement plans aligned with the strategic plan for the indication or asset.
Lead conference planning and execution. Represent AbbVie at external meetings including investigator meetings and scientific association meetings.
May be responsible for Medical Review (MR) training concerning on-label, clinical data, and disease state.
Manage budgets for assigned projects, including consulting and vendor management.
Support clinical and scientific data generation, including aligning Investigator Initiated Study (IIS) strategies to support external communication.
Provide subject matter expertise for commercial teams, including competitive assessments and scientific literature reviews.
Align medical education and scientific initiatives with the Scientific Communication Platform.
Contribute to the creation of Medical Information (MI) communication content and support training on MI materials.
Participate in all launch readiness reviews and planning.
Qualifications
Scientific degree; an advanced degree (e.g., MS, PhD, MD/DO, PharmD, NP, MSN) is preferred.
3-5 years of clinical, scientific/research, or industry-related experience demonstrating leadership and team-building skills, with a strong understanding of the relevant therapeutic area.
Knowledge of legal and regulatory guidelines (e.g., OPDP, CDER/CBER regulations).
Understanding of Good Clinical Practices, ICH guidelines, PhRMA code, FDA CFR, ISO, clinical research ethics, HIPAA, EU Directive, and other local regulations.
Understanding of Medical Affairs principles, study design, and publications.
Knowledge of clinical trial methodology and regulatory requirements; protocol design experience is preferred.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for external and internal interactions.
Ability to coordinate scientific and medical activities with internal stakeholders across functions.
Effective team and matrix environment collaboration skills; ability to influence without direct authority.
Preferred: Expertise in Oncology/Hematology.
Additional Information
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit
here .
Applicants seeking reasonable accommodations can learn more
here .
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AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas - immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
Job Description
The Assistant Director, Medical Affairs, plays a key role within the designated Therapeutic Area. Working under the leadership of the Scientific Director/Medical Director, this leader supports the development and execution of the therapeutic area medical strategy, specifically related to a particular asset or indication. This includes providing scientific, strategic, and operational input into core medical affairs activities such as thought leader engagement plans, field provider interactions, generation and dissemination of clinical and scientific data, provider and payer educational initiatives, and promotional material generation. The leader ensures that tactical execution is relevant to the market—physicians, patients, and payors.
Responsibilities
Contribute to the development of the Oncology/Hematology therapeutic area strategy with oversight.
Lead the execution of medical education tactics, advisory boards, and thought leader engagement plans aligned with the strategic plan for the indication or asset.
Lead conference planning and execution. Represent AbbVie at external meetings including investigator meetings and scientific association meetings.
May be responsible for Medical Review (MR) training concerning on-label, clinical data, and disease state.
Manage budgets for assigned projects, including consulting and vendor management.
Support clinical and scientific data generation, including aligning Investigator Initiated Study (IIS) strategies to support external communication.
Provide subject matter expertise for commercial teams, including competitive assessments and scientific literature reviews.
Align medical education and scientific initiatives with the Scientific Communication Platform.
Contribute to the creation of Medical Information (MI) communication content and support training on MI materials.
Participate in all launch readiness reviews and planning.
Qualifications
Scientific degree; an advanced degree (e.g., MS, PhD, MD/DO, PharmD, NP, MSN) is preferred.
3-5 years of clinical, scientific/research, or industry-related experience demonstrating leadership and team-building skills, with a strong understanding of the relevant therapeutic area.
Knowledge of legal and regulatory guidelines (e.g., OPDP, CDER/CBER regulations).
Understanding of Good Clinical Practices, ICH guidelines, PhRMA code, FDA CFR, ISO, clinical research ethics, HIPAA, EU Directive, and other local regulations.
Understanding of Medical Affairs principles, study design, and publications.
Knowledge of clinical trial methodology and regulatory requirements; protocol design experience is preferred.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for external and internal interactions.
Ability to coordinate scientific and medical activities with internal stakeholders across functions.
Effective team and matrix environment collaboration skills; ability to influence without direct authority.
Preferred: Expertise in Oncology/Hematology.
Additional Information
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit
here .
Applicants seeking reasonable accommodations can learn more
here .
#J-18808-Ljbffr