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Medical Director/Scientific Director, Neuroscience Clinical Development -

AbbVie
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Florham Park, NJ, United States$193k – $327kPosted Today

Role Overview

AbbVie is hiring a Medical Director/Scientific Director, Neuroscience Clinical Development -. This is a full-time role in Florham Park. Part of AbbVie's Clinical Ops hiring, posted today. The posted range is $193k to $327k; applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

With supervision, oversees the direction, planning, execution and interpretation of clinical trials or research activities of a clinical development program. Participates in cross-functional teams to generate, deliver, and interpret high-quality clinical data supporting overall product scientific and business strategy.

Responsibilities:

  • With appropriate supervision, manages the design and implementation of study protocols for a clinical development program in support of the overall Product Development Plan, based on strong medical and scientific principles, knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements, AbbVie’s customers, markets, business operations, and emerging issues. Oversees project-related education of investigators, study site personnel, and AbbVie study staff.
  • Has responsibility for oversight of clinical studies, monitoring overall study integrity, and review, interpretation, and communication of accumulating data pertaining to safety and efficacy of the molecule. Along with Clinical Operations, is responsible for oversight of study enrollment and overall timelines for key deliverables. Responsible for assessment and reporting of serious adverse events per corporate policy and regulations for those protocols on which assigned.
  • Contributes to design, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of scientific content of protocols, Investigator Brochures, Clinical Study Reports, regulatory submissions and responses, and other program documents.
  • May serve on a Clinical Strategy Team as the clinical representative for the protocols for which the incumbent has responsibility. Contributes to the development of a rigorous, cross-functionally-aligned, vetted Clinical Development Plan in collaboration with matrix team members.
  • Participates in opinion leader interactions related to the disease area(s); partners with Medical Affairs, Commercial and other functions in these activities as required, consistent with corporate policies.
  • Stays abreast of professional information and technology through conferences, medical literature, and other available training, to augment expertise in the therapeutic area.
  • Responsible for understanding the regulatory requirements related to the clinical studies and global drug development and accountable for complying with those requirements. May be asked to contribute to regulatory responses and discussions.
  • Ensures adherence to Good Clinical Practices, pharmacovigilance standards, standard operating procedures and to all other quality standards in conducting research.

Medical Director Qualifications: 

•Medical Doctor (M.D), Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.), or non-US equivalent of M.D. degree with relevant therapeutic specialty in an academic or hospital environment. Completion of a residency program strongly preferred.  Completion of a subspecialty fellowship in Psychiatry is desirable. 

•Ability to run a clinical research study with appropriate supervision. 

•Strong desire to collaborate in a cross-functional setting.

•Clinical trial experience in the pharmaceutical industry, academia, or equivalent is preferred. 

•Knowledge of clinical trial methodology, regulatory and compliance requirements governing clinical trials and experience in the design of study protocols is desirable.

•Ability to interact externally and internally to support global scientific and business strategy. 

•Must possess excellent oral and written English communication skills..

 

Scientific Director Qualifications: 

•Bachelors degree in the sciences; advanced degree (e.g., MS, PhD) preferred.
•Ability to provide input and direction to clinical research with appropriate supervision.
•Strong desire to collaborate in a cross-functional setting.
•Clinical trial experience in the pharmaceutical industry, academia, or equivalent is preferred.
•Knowledge of clinical trial methodology, regulatory and compliance requirements governing clinical trials and experience in the design of study protocols is desirable.
•Ability to interact externally and internally to support global scientific and business strategy.
•Must possess excellent oral and written English communication skills

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of thisposting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location,and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. ​

  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​

  • This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs. ​

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission,incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless anduntil paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Medical Director/Scientific Director, Neuroscience Clinical Development - position at AbbVie?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to AbbVie. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Where is the Medical Director/Scientific Director, Neuroscience Clinical Development - position at AbbVie located?

This position is based in Florham Park. AbbVie has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

How much does the Medical Director/Scientific Director, Neuroscience Clinical Development - role at AbbVie pay?

AbbVie has posted a compensation range of $193k to $327k for this position. Final offers typically vary based on candidate experience, location, and internal salary bands.

When was the Medical Director/Scientific Director, Neuroscience Clinical Development - role at AbbVie posted?

This role was posted on July 21, 2026 (today). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

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