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Head Global Neuroimmunology Pipeline, Medical Affairs (Senior Scientific Director / Executive Medical Director)

Mettawa, IL, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-22 → 2026-09-25

Core

Provide strategic medical and scientific leadership for core medical affairs activities in AbbVie's Neuroimmunology Pipeline Portfolio, including healthcare provider engagement, data generation, and patient safety.

Role type

Senior Scientific Director / Executive Medical Director (Medical Affairs)

Builds

Integrated evidence plans, scientific communication platforms, and holistic value narratives for early and late-stage development.

Domain

Neuroscience / Neuroimmunology / Pharmaceutical

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Neuroimmunology therapeutic area expertise, clinical trial methodology knowledge, regulatory requirements knowledge, protocol design, Target Product Profile (TPP) development, Phase II-III trial design, Phase 3b/4 strategy, advisory board leadership, scientific publication, cross-functional team management, budget and timeline management, compliance management

Preferred skills

Post-doctoral or residency experience, people management experience, leadership in a global environment

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee assigned indications and projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams; Initiate and manage medical affairs activities, data generation, and dissemination; Provide scientific and technical support for assets and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders; Guide development of Target Product Profiles and lead Phase 3b/4 strategies; Lead planning and execution of advisory boards and medical education programs; Represent Medical Affairs in due diligence activities for asset acquisitions; Ensure scientific initiatives meet budget, timeline, and compliance requirements; Manage a team of high performing colleagues

Seniority

Senior Director (10+ years experience) or Executive Medical Director (5+ years experience)

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