Medical Director, Clinical Development - Eye Care
Location: Irvine
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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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 *Must be willing to come onsite in
Irvine, CA 3 days/week Oversees the direction, planning, execution,
and interpretation of clinical trials or research activities of one
or more clinical development programs. Participates in
cross-functional teams to generate, deliver, and interpret
high-quality clinical data supporting overall product scientific
and business strategy. Manages the design and implementation of one
or more clinical development programs in support of an overall
Product Development Plan, based on strong medical and scientific
principles, knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements,
AbbVies customers, markets, business operations, and emerging
issues. Oversees project-related education of investigators, study
site personnel, and AbbVie study staff. Has overall responsibility
for oversight of clinical studies, monitoring overall study
integrity, and review, interpretation, and communication of
accumulating data pertaining to safety and efficacy of the
molecule. Along with Clinical Operations, is responsible for
oversight of study enrollment and overall timelines for key
deliverables. Responsible for assessment and reporting of serious
adverse events per corporate policy and regulations for those
protocols on which assigned. Responsible for design, analysis,
interpretation, and reporting of scientific content of protocols,
Investigator Brochures, Clinical Study Reports, regulatory
submissions and responses, and other program documents. May oversee
the work of Associate Medical and/or Scientific Directors, and of
Clinical Scientists working on the same or related programs.
Provides in-house clinical expertise for the molecule and disease,
coordinating appropriate scientific and medical activities with
internal stakeholders as they relate to ongoing clinical projects.
May participate in due diligence or other business development
activity. As required by program needs, contributes in partnership
with Discovery colleagues to design and implementation of
translational strategies. May serve on or chair a Clinical Strategy
Team (CST), with responsibility for development of a rigorous,
cross-functionally-aligned, vetted Clinical Development Plan with
full consideration of contingencies and alternative approaches. In
the role of CST Chair, responsibilities may include supervision of
matrix team members and serving as Clinical Research representative
to lend clinical development and medical expertise to an Asset
Development Team (ADT), ADT Leadership Board (ALB). Acts as a
clinical interface and actively solicits opinion leader
interactions related to the molecule and disease area; partners
with Medical Affairs, Commercial and other functions in these
activities as required, consistent with corporate policies, to
ensure that broad cross-functional perspectives are incorporated
into Clinical Development Plans and protocols as appropriate. 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. Serves as a clinical representative for
key regulatory discussions. Ensures adherence to Good Clinical
Practices, pharmacovigilance standards, standard operating
procedures and to all other quality standards in conducting
research. Qualifications Medical Doctor (M.D.), Doctor of
Osteopathy (D.O.) or non-US equivalent of M.D. degree with relevant
therapeutic specialty in an academic or hospital environment.
Completion of a residency program strongly preferred. Completion of
a subspecialty fellowship is desirable. At least 2 years of
clinical trial experience in the pharmaceutical industry, academia,
or equivalent. Ability to run a clinical research program of
moderate complexity with minimal supervision. Ability to perform
and bring out the best in others on a cross-functional global team.
Ability to interact externally and internally to support a global
scientific and business strategy. Knowledge of clinical trial
methodology, regulatory and compliance requirements governing
clinical trials and experience in development of clinical strategy
and the design of study protocols. Must possess excellent oral and
written English communication skills. 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.
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