Director, Precision Medicine Neuroimmunology
- Employer
- AbbVie
- Location
- Waltham, MA
- Posted date
- Sep 28, 2026
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- Discipline
- Science/R&D, Immunology, Neuroscience
- Required Education
- Doctorate/PHD/MD
- Position Type
- Full time
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Job Details
Company Description
About AbbVie
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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.
Job Description
Join a dynamic Precision Medicine Neuroscience team at AbbVie, a leader in the development of innovative, impactful treatments for patients suffering from a variety of neurological and psychiatric disorders. This specific role will have a focus on neurodegenerative disorders. Individuals with expertise in neuroimmunology are highly preferred.
Lead the design and implementation of precision medicine strategies to help accelerate the advancement of AbbVies neuroscience pipeline
Responsibilities:
Lead the development of innovative precision medicine strategies for projects ranging from late-stage drug discovery (i.e., for first-in-human) through Ph3 clinical trials and beyond
Obtain understanding and knowledge of various precision medicine approaches including fluid biomarkers, digital approaches, functional brain measures and imaging techniques that are relevant for neuroscience
Be a recognized expert for precision medicine on cross functional teams (i.e., clinical development, discovery, regulatory, operations) to allow for influence and impact
Willingness to be an outstanding team player on cross functional teams but when needed have the confidence and ability to scientifically defend and push for relevant precision medicine approaches
Up-to-date knowledge for relevant biology and technology associated with projects
Effectively communicating scientific/technical information to a variety of audiences including upper management
As needed, establishment of relationships with external vendors and KOLs to help support precision medicine activities
Qualifications
PhD in a scientific discipline, such as Neuroscience, or arelated field with typically ~10 years of relative work experience.Ideally education and work experience have been in the area of Neuroscience,Neuroimmunology.
Preferred candidates have experience working in research and development in pharma and/or biotech focusing on neuroscience, specifically experience in Neuroimmunology.
Proven ability to be agile with regards to projects and willingness to learn.
Extensive experience working on cross functional teams and the ability to successfully influence in that environment.
Strong interpersonal skills and experience communication scientific information to broad audiences including senior management.
Company
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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
We are AbbVie. A global Fortune 500 biopharmaceutical company creating life-changing medicines and first-in-kind solutions that make a real difference in people’s lives.
Our 50,000+ employees across geographies, disciplines, and therapeutic areas put impact at the core of every decision. With over $50B invested in R&D since our founding in 2013, we’re always focused on helping people and communities thrive for generations to come.
- Phone
- 1-800-255-5162
- Location
- 1 North Waukegan Road
North Chicago
Illinois
60064
