Scientific Director / Senior Medical Director, Medical Affairs - Parkinson’s Disease, US

Overview

The Scientific Director / Senior Medical Director, Medical Affairs is responsible for providing medical and scientific expertise for a key Parkinson’s Disease asset within AbbVie’s Neuroscience portfolio, driving core strategic and operational medical affairs activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and drive medical affairs strategy, including data generation, dissemination, and the Medical Affairs and Brand Plan.
• Serve as the scientific interface across functions, coordinating scientific and medical activities with internal stakeholders and ensuring cross‑functional perspectives shape clinical development plans and protocols.
• Enable education and scientific communications, supporting the development of marketing materials, medical education programs, advisory committees, and symposia.
• Ensure operational rigor, managing budgets, timelines, and compliance requirements.
• For Senior Medical Directors (MD), provide oversight of medical‑affairs led studies, monitor study integrity, and communicate safety and efficacy data.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PhD or PharmD) for Scientific Director; MD, DO, or equivalent for Senior Medical Director.
• 7–10 years (Scientific Director) or 3+ years (Senior Medical Director) of relevant experience in medical affairs, therapeutic strategy, evidence generation, and cross‑functional leadership.
• Strong knowledge of evidence generation strategy, clinical trial methodology, data analysis, regulatory requirements, and protocol design.
• Proven leadership skills in a cross‑functional global team environment.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation range is commensurate with experience and may vary by location.
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) eligibility.
• Eligible for long‑term incentive programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AbbVie is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, and serving our community. Veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.