Scientific Director / Medical Director, Pipeline Medical Strategy Psychiatry

Company: AbbVie
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: January 6, 2026

Job Description:

Company Description 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 immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on X , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , LinkedIn and Tik Tok . Job Description The Director, MedicalAffairs Health Impact (MHI) is a key scientific expert within the Pipeline Psychiatry Therapeutic Area.The position supports the development and execution of the Pipeline Psychiatrymedicalstrategy by leading execution of strategic, insight, and educational initiatives in psychiatry. The Director provides expert-level scientific, strategic and operational input into core MHI activities and cross-functional strategic teams including evidence, insight, thought leader engagement plans, and clinical trial site interactions; generation and dissemination of clinical and scientific data; provider and payer educational initiatives. This position can be based from our Mettawa, IL or Florham Park, NJ or Cambridge, MA location. Key Responsibilities Collaborates with Pipeline Medical Strategy team to contribute to scientific strategy for pipeline psychiatry assets, including asset, education, and evidence strategies Develops and leads the execution of medical education tactics, advisory boards, and thought leader engagement plan in line with psychiatry pipeline strategic plan. Leads conference planning and execution Oversee clinical trial site identification, engagement, and education initiatives Provides subject matter expertise for MSL, health outcomes and commercial teams including competitive assessments and regular scientific literature reviews. Oversees development of early Scientific Communication Platforms and ensures alignment of all tactical initiatives Responsible for managing budget for assigned projects including consulting and vendor management. Qualifications Scientific degree (bachelors) required. MD, PhD, PharmD and/or otheradvancedscientific degree strongly preferred. Preferably'boardcertifiedspecialty qualification' or equivalent and pharmaceuticalindustryrecognizedqualification e.g. MSc 5-7years ofprior biopharmaceutical/medical deviceindustry experience,including substantial understanding of relevant therapeutic area required Prior Medical Affairs experience required EssentialSkillsandAbilities Should have a good understanding oflegal andregulatoryguidelines(e.g.knowledge ofOPDP promotionalregulations,CDER/CBERregulationsastheyrelatetodrug approvals). Good understanding ofGoodClinicalPractices,ICHguidelines,PhRMA code,FDACFR,ISO, clinicalresearch ethics,HIPAA and patient privacylaws, EUDirective and other applicablelocalregulations Good understanding ofMedicalAffairs principles,study design and publications. Knowledge of clinical trial methodology, regulatory requirements governing clinical trials and experience in the design of protocols preferred. Interactions normally require the ability to gain cooperation of others, conduct presentations of technical information concerning specific projects and schedules, etc. Represents AbbVie at external meetings including investigator meetings, scientific association meetings, etc. Abilitytowork effectivelyin ateam/matrix environment Additional Information Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law: The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemay ultimatelypay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in thefuture. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees. This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentiveprograms. This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentiveprograms Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable 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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