Scientific Director, Immunology, Global Patient Safety
- Employer
- AbbVie
- Location
- North Chicago, IL
- Posted date
- Sep 28, 2026
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- Discipline
- Administration, Clinical, Manufacturing & Production, Science/R&D, Training, Safety, Immunology
- Required Education
- Masters Degree/MBA
- 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
Supports the planning and execution of the safety strategy for immunology assets during the entire lifecycle of the drug
Leads development and implementation of an asset safety strategy with support of PST-L or management
Supports in the review and synthesis of scientific safety data for critical regulatory and clinical documents including IBs DSURs, PSURs, RMPs CSRs, etc. - ensuring medical accuracy, scientific rigor, and clarity of content across immunology assets
Facilitates scientific connections and interactions, information exchange across assets within the safety teams
Prepares material on competitive intelligence, current disease state, and standard of care for key indications/ disease states
Compiles draft slide presentations for internal and external meetings as required
Interacts with and influences other cross functional departments (e.g. Clinical Development, Statistics, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Pharmacology, Medical Affairs), as needed, to ensure the successful development, design and implementation of comprehensive safety assessments to support study participants in immunology studies.
Drives process improvement and change management for the Immunology Safety team in conjunction with enterprise-wide and functional area plans.
Deep dive in literature search and capable to deliver a strong analysis and summary and proposal for any additional needed safety action
Qualifications
Scientific or clinical degree (e.g. NP/PA, PharmD, MS, PhD, MPH, including combinations)
At least 5+years of pharmaceutical industry experience, preferably in patient safety/ PV
Knowledge of clinical trial methodology, regulatory and compliance requirements governing clinical trials, and experience in development of clinical strategy and the design of study protocols
Strategic thinking and capacity of analyzing aggregate data and conclude
Effectively present recommendations / opinions in group environment both internally and externally
Ability to work effectively under circumstances of uncertainty and complexity.
Proven ability to critically evaluate and interpret complex safety data from clinical trials, supporting informed risk-benefit decision-making
Strong ability to influence individual stakeholders and cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment
Must possess excellent oral and written English communication skills.
Work collaboratively and lead cross-functional teams
Good communication and influence skills
Good organization and mastering Microsoft office tools
Additional Information
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The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
This job is eligible toparticipatein our long-term incentiveprograms.
Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable 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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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
