Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Associate Director, Clinical Pharmacology/Senior Clinical Pharmacologist (Oncology)

Full-time

AbbVie


Company 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  . Follow @abbvie on  LinkedIn,   Facebook ,  Instagram ,  X and  YouTube.

Job Description

Purpose:

Conceives, executes and effectively manages and communicates multi-disciplinary Clinical Pharmacology development plans and strategies that achieve commercial goals and regulatory requirements for multiple functions. Generates new PK/PD study proposals and leads those efforts. Anticipates and critically evaluates Clinical Pharmacology, PK/PD or regulatory advances, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, and responds with appropriate new strategies. Consistently demonstrates excellent record of accomplishment of Clinical Pharmacology and business objectives. Leads Clinical Pharmacology/PK/PD aspects of multiple projects. Responsible for critically evaluating technical and scientific aspects along with Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics management.

Responsibilities:

  • Accountable for Phase 1-4 studies design, and clinical pharmacology strategy; acts as the representative for project(s).
  • Executes strategy, lead teams and various data analyses and interpretation by providing necessary context (including explaining MoA and disease specifics, available relevant internal and external data, analysis plans, interpretation and discussion of model results in the context of research question).
  • Author regulatory documents including protocols, study reports, population PK reports, exposure-response analyses reports, CTDs, label sections, relevant section of investigator brochures, white papers, and other similar documents.
  • Leads clinical pharmacology and biopharmaceutics meetings, serve as CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY representative at Clinical Strategy Team/Asset Development Team and present at various departmental and cross functional teams such as study teams, CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY leadership team, Journal club.
  • Drives small teams with members from CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY functional groups to provide a unified clinical pharmacology position to clinical, CMC and regulatory teams.
  • Authors scientific publications and present at national and international conferences and interact with KOLs/external stakeholders.
  • Conducts due diligence assessments, summarizes results and represents CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY on business development teams.
  • Represents Clinical Pharmacology at regulatory meetings.

Qualifications

This position can be hired based on the below qualifications: 

Associate Director, Clinical Pharmacology 

  • PhD with typically 4+ years of experience or Pharm D with typically 6+ years of experience in a relevant field, Master’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 12+ years of experience, Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 14+ years of experience;(*relevant field includes experience with PK, PBPK, PK-PD, Pharmacometrics or systems pharmacology, Drug metabolism/Transporters)
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to interact with functional representatives and KOLs externally and internally and lead team(s)
  • Strategic thinking and enterprise view
  • Proven scientific track record and technical skills to perform the role
  • Key Leadership Competencies:
    • Delivers business results while also positioning AbbVie for long-term success
    • Persistent and resilient finds the way to move good ideas forward
    • Acts respectfully yet courageously
    • Connects unrelated concepts, generates original or unique ideas
    • Influences colleagues to achieve cross-functional alignment
    • Gives full accountability when delegating and accepts full accountability when delegated to by others

Senior Clinical Pharmacologist: 

  • PhD with 0 years of experience, or Pharm D with 2+ years of experience in a relevant field, Master’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 8+ years of experience, Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 10+ years of experience; (*relevant field includes experience with PK, PBPK, PK-PD, Pharmacometrics or systems pharmacology, Drug metabolism/Transporters)
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to interact externally and internally and perform in a team setting
  • Demonstrates scientific acumen and has technical skills to perform the role
  • Key Leadership Competencies:
    • Persistent and resilient finds the way to move good ideas forward
    • Uses mistakes, failure and reflection as vehicles for learning and improvement
    • Delivers business results while also positioning AbbVie for long-term success
    • Connects unrelated concepts, generates original or unique ideas
    • Influences colleagues to achieve cross-functional alignment

Additional Information

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 this posting 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 and until 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 

US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:

Vacancy posted 1 day ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Associate Director, Clinical Pharmacology/Senior Clinical Pharmacologist (Oncology) in South San Francisco, CA vacancy
  • $141.5k - $268.5k

     ...including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and...  ...communicates multi-disciplinary Clinical Pharmacology development plans and...  ...qualifications: Associate Director, Clinical Pharmacology...  ...delegated to by others Senior Clinical Pharmacologist: PhD with 0 years of... 
    Senior
    Full time
    Local area

    AbbVie

    South San Francisco, CA
    3 days ago
  •  ...across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan...  ...and execute novel scientific research or development in Clinical Pharmacology that achieves projects and Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics... 
    Senior
    Local area

    Allergan

    San Francisco, CA
    3 days ago
  • $235.5k - $329.5k

    Vir Biotechnology, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on...  ...a range of infectious diseases and oncologic malignancies. Vir Biotechnology has...  ...Biotechnology is looking for an experienced Sr. Director of Clinical Pharmacology to lead the technical and... 
    Senior
    Full time
    Work at office
    Work visa
    3 days per week

    Vir Biotechnology

    San Francisco, CA
    21 hours ago
  • $235.5k - $329.5k

    Vir Biotechnology, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical...  ...of infectious diseases and oncologic malignancies. Vir Biotechnology...  ...best.THE OPPORTUNITYThe Senior Director, Clinical Research Oncology...  ...of clinical, translational, pharmacology, biometrics, and regulatory... 
    Senior
    Full time
    Work at office
    Work visa

    Vir Biotechnology

    San Francisco, CA
    2 days ago
  •  ...Senior Director, Head of Clinical Pharmacology, Oncology About the Company A clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing innovative therapies across oncology and immunology-focused programs. Industry Biotechnology Type Public Company About the... 
    Senior

    Confidential

    San Francisco, CA
    2 days ago
  • $190k - $240k

     ...duration of response. We are a clinical-stage company advancing a...  ...our mission's urgency. The Associate Director/Director, Clinical Development Program Management is a senior leadership role responsible...  ...Experience in cell therapy, immuno-oncology, or oncology drug... 
    Full time
    Local area

    Lyell Immunopharma

    South San Francisco, CA
    4 days ago
  •  ...across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan...  ...and execute novel scientific research or development in Clinical Pharmacology that achieves projects and Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics... 
    Senior
    Full time
    Local area

    AbbVie Inc.

    San Francisco, CA
    a month ago
  •  ...Senior Director, Clinical Pharmacology Kardigan is a heart health company working to make cardiovascular disease preventable, curable and no longer the leading cause of death in the world. It is Kardigan's mission to develop multiple targeted treatments in parallel... 
    Senior

    Kardigan

    South San Francisco, CA
    5 days ago
  •  ...Sr. Director, Clinical PharmacologyReports to: SVP, Clinical DevelopmentLocation: US - RemotePosition Overview:As Company continues to advance...  ...will provide support in characterizing the clinical pharmacology profile of assets developed by Company as part of the overall... 
    Senior

    Clinical Dynamix

    South San Francisco, CA
    1 day ago
  • $195k - $215k

     ...advancing a differentiated oncology pipeline of antibody-based...  ...cancer. CBI‑1214 entered the clinic in early 2026 and is...  ...trial. We are looking for an Associate Director or Director of Protein Sciences...  ...dosing specifications for pharmacology and toxicology studies. Analytical... 

    Cartography Biosciences, Inc.

    South San Francisco, CA
    3 days ago
  • $270k - $360k

     ...Medical Director/Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development Tenvie Therapeutics is developing precision‑engineered small molecule therapies...  ...interactions Partner with Biostatistics, Clinical Pharmacology, and Translational Science on endpoint hierarchy, statistical... 
    Senior
    Full time
    Local area
    Remote work

    Tenvie Therapeutics

    Brisbane, CA
    3 days ago
  • $206.5k - $393k

     ...several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and...  ...direction, planning, and interpretation of clinical trials or research activities of one or...  ...oversee the work of Medical and/or Scientific Directors and of Clinical Scientists working on... 
    Senior
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Local area

    AbbVie

    South San Francisco, CA
    2 days ago
  • $289k - $320k

     ...Senior Director, Clinical Operations South San Francisco, CA Pliant Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company and leader...  ..., coaching, and leading high-performing teams. ~ Oncology or rare disease experience is a plus. ~ Comprehensive understanding... 
    Senior
    Full time
    3 days per week

    Pliant Therapeutics

    South San Francisco, CA
    1 day ago
  • AbbVie in the United States seeks a seasoned clinical development professional to oversee direction, planning, execution and interpretation of clinical trials within a development program. You will lead cross-functional teams to generate, deliver, and interpret high-quality... 
    Senior

    BioSpace

    South San Francisco, CA
    1 day ago
  • $167.5k - $246.5k

    Vir Biotechnology, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on powering...  ...a range of infectious diseases and oncologic malignancies. Vir Biotechnology has...  ...OPPORTUNITYVir Biotechnology is looking for an Associate Director, Clinical Transactional Counsel to... 
    Full time
    Contract work
    Work at office
    Local area
    Work visa
    3 days per week

    Vir Biotechnology

    San Francisco, CA
    1 day ago
  •  ...Title: Associate Director, Clinical Pharmacology Location: Thousand Oaks, CA or San Francisco, CA Company Description: Latigo Biotherapeutics, Inc. is a private, early-stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing the next generation... 
    Work at office

    Latigo Biotherapeutics

    San Francisco, CA
    1 day ago
  •  ...therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and...  ...PK and toxicology leads, regulatory and clinical development leads as well as medical affairs...  ...Understanding and application of the pharmacology, chemistry and non-clinical toxicology... 
    Senior
    Full time
    Local area

    AbbVie

    South San Francisco, CA
    1 day ago
  • $176.5k - $246.5k

     ...Vir Biotechnology, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on powering...  ...a range of infectious diseases and oncologic malignancies. Vir Biotechnology has...  ...OPPORTUNITYVir Bio is looking for an Associate Director, Clinical Operations, responsible for... 
    Full time
    Work at office
    Work visa
    3 days per week

    Vir Biotechnology

    San Francisco, CA
    1 day ago
  •  ...the lives of patients for generations to come.POSITION OVERVIEW: Clinical Operations is responsible for the worldwide execution of all...  ...ExperienceORPhD/PharmD and 2 Years' ExperiencePreferred qualifications:Prior oncology clinical trials experience with at least 3+ years’ experience... 
    Full time
    Contract work
    For contractors
    Local area
    Worldwide

    GILEAD Sciences

    Foster, CA
    4 days ago
  • $292k - $409k

     ...conditions with significant unmet needs in oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and...  ...potential in small cell lung cancer, now in clinical trials. At the same time, our R&D team...  .... Job Description The Senior Medical Director will lead late-stage clinical development... 
    Senior
    Full time
    Work at office
    Worldwide
    Relocation package

    Zai Lab (US) LLC

    South San Francisco, CA
    16 days ago
  • $206.5k - $393k

    Senior Scientific Director, Oncology Clinical Development (Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma) Full-time Salary Min: 206500 Therapy Area: Oncology Salary Max: 393000 Workday Global Grade: 23 Travel: Yes, 20% of the Time Compensation: USD 206,500 - USD 393,000 - yearly Leads the... 
    Senior
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Local area

    AbbVie

    South San Francisco, CA
    1 day ago
  • $230k - $300k

     ...engager programs, led by a potential first‑in‑class clinical asset and complemented by an exciting preclinical portfolio...  ...forward to meeting you.The RoleWe are seeking a Director or Senior Director of Clinical Pharmacology to lead clinical pharmacology strategy and execution... 
    Senior
    Contract work

    Galapagos NV

    San Francisco, CA
    2 days ago
  • $185k - $200k

    Olema Oncology is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming the standard of care and improving outcomes for patients...  ...your career, and for what’s beyond.About the Role >>> Associate Director, Clinical Supply Chain As the Associate Director of... 
    Work at office
    Flexible hours

    Olema Oncology

    San Francisco, CA
    1 day ago
  • $230k - $300k

     ...programs, led by a potential first‑in‑class clinical asset and complemented by an exciting...  ...to meeting you.The RoleWe are seeking a Director of Clinical Biomarkers to lead the...  ...programs in autoimmune, inflammatory, or oncology disease areasDeep expertise in immunology... 
    Senior

    Galapagos NV

    San Francisco, CA
    2 days ago
  • $210.4k - $331.1k

     ...accomplished scientific leader to join the Quantitative Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics -Oncology (QP2 Oncology) team as Senior Director, Quantitative Systems Pharmacology (QSP). QP2 Oncology is part of the Global Clinical Development organization and has oversight over... 
    Senior
    Full time
    Contract work
    For contractors
    Local area
    Remote work
    Relocation
    Visa sponsorship
    Flexible hours
    Shift work

    Merck & Co.

    South San Francisco, CA
    9 days ago
  •  ...development and translation of clinical research plans into...  ...methodologies to support proof of pharmacology, proof of mechanism, proof of...  ...demonstrated experience with oncology clinical trials.• Responsible...  ...ResearchExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Pharmaceuticals
    Immediate start

    Artech

    South San Francisco, CA
    3 days ago
  • $220k - $250k

    Olema Oncology is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming the standard...  ...for what’s beyond.About the Role >>> Director, Clinical ScienceAs the Director,...  ...Management, Biostatistics, Clinical Pharmacology, Regulatory and Program Management, in... 
    Work at office
    Flexible hours

    Olema Oncology

    San Francisco, CA
    3 days ago
  • UCSF seeks an Associate Director of Clinical Operations to lead ambulatory and inter-disciplinary services in Radiation Oncology across multiple clinics. You will oversee clinical performance, quality improvement, and staff development while ensuring compliance with standards... 

    UCSF Health

    San Francisco, CA
    3 days ago
  • $235.5k - $329.5k

    Vir Biotechnology, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on powering...  ...a range of infectious diseases and oncologic malignancies. Vir Biotechnology has exclusive...  ...Biotechnology is looking for a Senior Director, Clinical Research-Infectious Disease to... 
    Senior
    Full time
    Work at office
    Work visa
    3 days per week

    Vir Biotechnology

    San Francisco, CA
    3 days ago
  • $235.5k - $329.5k

    Vir Biotechnology, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on powering...  ...a range of infectious diseases and oncologic malignancies. Vir Biotechnology has exclusive...  ...to give their best.THE OPPORTUNITYThe Senior Director, Clinical Research (Oncology) will... 
    Senior
    Full time
    Work at office
    Work visa
    3 days per week

    Vir Biotechnology

    San Francisco, CA
    4 days ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Associate Director, Clinical Pharmacology/Senior Clinical Pharmacologist (Oncology). Be the first to apply!