Company Name: AbbVie
Location: North Chicago, IL, United States (Onsite)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $156k – $296.5k yearly
Industry: Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology / Healthcare
Job Overview
AbbVie, a global leader in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector, is seeking an accomplished Director, Clinical Pharmacology to join our team in North Chicago, IL. This is a full-time, Director / Executive-level position offering the opportunity to lead clinical pharmacology and PK/PD initiatives across multiple high-impact projects. The role provides scientific and strategic consultation, shaping critical decisions in drug development while influencing the overall direction of AbbVie’s innovative research.
As the Director, you will be responsible for guiding regulatory document development, conducting due diligence for potential acquisitions, and delivering risk assessments and issue resolutions. This role requires resilience, persistence, and courage, combined with exceptional scientific expertise and proven leadership skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Lead Clinical Pharmacology/PK/PD activities for multiple major projects, from planning through execution.
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Identify challenges, support issue resolution, and provide strategic guidance.
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Conduct risk assessments and develop contingency plans.
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Offer scientific and strategic consultation to R&D, Regulatory, and management teams on development strategies.
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Evaluate technical and scientific aspects across AbbVie projects.
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Review clinical protocols and reports for regulatory submissions, anticipating agency questions.
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Oversee regulatory document writing, submission, and responses to agency feedback.
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Conduct independent due diligence assessments for new projects or acquisitions.
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Drive process improvements and contribute to departmental goals and strategy.
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Influence PK/PD decision-making, ensuring scientific rigor.
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Mentor and manage personnel, fostering growth and effective delegation.
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
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PhD with typically 7+ years in a relevant field.
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PharmD with typically 9+ years in a relevant field.
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MS or equivalent with typically 15+ years in a relevant field.
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BS or equivalent with typically 17+ years in a relevant field.
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Relevant expertise includes PK, PBPK, PK-PD, Pharmacometrics or systems pharmacology, drug metabolism, and transporters.
Leadership & Competencies:
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Proven leadership in PK/PD, Biopharmaceutics, and Pharmacometric activities.
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Demonstrated scientific project leadership.
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Strong project management skills in scope, progress tracking, and time management.
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Business acumen with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
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Persistent, resilient, and forward-thinking with the ability to advance new ideas.
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Courageous yet respectful communicator, skilled in conflict resolution.
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Creative problem-solver who connects diverse concepts to generate unique solutions.
Salary and Benefits
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Competitive salary range: $156k – $296.5k yearly.
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Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and participation in short-term and long-term incentive programs.
Working Conditions
This is an on-site role based in North Chicago, IL, within a professional and highly scientific environment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams in R&D, Regulatory, and senior management. The position requires resilience, adaptability, and strong leadership to drive projects to successful completion.
Why Work with Us
AbbVie is dedicated to advancing medicine and improving patients’ lives worldwide. As Director, Clinical Pharmacology, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of drug development, providing strategic and scientific leadership on critical projects.
At AbbVie, we offer an empowering environment where your expertise, innovative thinking, and leadership will directly impact global healthcare. This is a rare opportunity to join a world-class team, grow your career, and make a lasting difference in patient outcomes.