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Scientific Director I, Oncology Clinical Development
Abbvie · San Francisco, CA, United States · Hybrid · Active · $160,500–$305,000 / year · SmartRecruiters
Job facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Abbvie |
| Title | Scientific Director I, Oncology Clinical Development |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | Research |
| Location | San Francisco, CA, United States |
| Work model | Hybrid / Hybrid |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Salary | $160,500–$305,000 / year |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | SmartRecruiters |
| Posted / first seen | 2026-06-05 / 2026-06-06 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-06-06 / 2026-06-06 |
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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 at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube.
Purpose:
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 review, interpretation, and communication of accumulating data pertaining to safety and efficacy of the molecule. Along with Clinical Operations, may be responsible for oversight of study enrollment and overall timelines for key deliverables. 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 be asked to contribute 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.
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.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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| Provider | smartrecruiters |
| Provider Job Key | 3743990013500946 |
| Title | Scientific Director I, Oncology Clinical Development |
| Normalized Title | — |
| Status | active |
| Active | yes |
| Location Text | San Francisco, CA, United States |
| Department | Research |
| Team | — |
| Employment Type | full_time |
| Workplace Type | hybrid |
| Remote Policy | hybrid |
| Country | United States |
| Region | CA |
| City | San Francisco |
| Salary Raw | USD 160500-305000 year |
| Salary Min | 160,500 |
| Salary Max | 305,000 |
| Salary Currency | USD |
| Salary Period | year |
| Source URL | https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AbbVie/3743990013500946-scientific-director-i-oncology-clinical-development |
| Apply URL | https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AbbVie/3743990013500946-scientific-director-i-oncology-clinical-development?oga=true |
| First Seen At | 2026-06-06 10:45:35Z |
| Last Seen At | 2026-06-06 10:45:35Z |
| Last Checked At | 2026-06-06 10:45:35Z |
| Last Changed At | 2026-06-06 10:45:35Z |
| Inactive At | — |
| Source Posted At | 2026-06-05 19:42:50Z |
| Source Updated At | — |
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