Medical Director ​/ Scientific Director, Medical Affairs - Precision Medicine

About Abb Vie

Abb Vie'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 Abb Vie, please visit us at  Follow @abbvie on Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, X and You Tube.

Abb Vie'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 Abb Vie, please visit us at  Follow @abbvie on Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, X and You Tube.

Abb Vie'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 Abb Vie, please visit us at  Follow @abbvie on Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, X and You Tube.

Oncology remains a core therapeutic area at Abb Vie, featuring a robust portfolio of marketed products and a promising oncology pipeline. Abb Vie is currently seeking a dynamic Medical Director / Scientific Director for Medical Affairs, Precision Medicine, to lead U.S. CDx strategy in oncology. This role requires a strong background in diagnostics, pathology, biomarkers, and cancer therapeutics, as well as a demonstrated commitment to precision medicine.

This position must be based at our Mettawa, IL headquarters and will follow a hybrid schedule of 3 days/week in office.

• Lead and deliver a comprehensive, U.S. focused medical strategy for CDx-dependent indications overseeing execution of key deliverables.
• Develop and implement the Medical Affairs strategy for upcoming CDx launches.
• Build and maintain key external relationships with diagnostic partners, academic and community labs, and reference labs.
• Cultivate relationships with expert pathologists and key opinion leaders.
• Forge strong partnerships with leading pathology societies
• Represent Medical Affairs in cross-functional Oncology Precision Medicine teams across the organization.
• Act as the medical affairs lead on the Integrated Brand team and Medical Affairs team.
• Develop and execute a biomarker and CDx evidence generation plan in collaboration with Precision Medicine Development, Health Economics and Outcomes Research, and Therapeutic Area teams.
• Execute key functional deliverables aligned with the CDx medical strategy, including:
  • Evidence generation to address biomarker and testing gaps.
  • Medical review of scientific publications.
  • Educational initiatives for both internal and external audiences on biomarkers and testing.
  • Review of medical promotional materials for biomarker and testing content.
  • Collaboration with Value and Evidence teams on guideline strategies for biomarkers and testing.
  • Insight generation via advisory boards and engagements with external experts.
  • Develop and implement a congress strategy for pathologists, including EE engagements and digital initiatives.
  • Support oncology congresses with biomarker and testing materials in partnership with the Therapeutic Area team.

Position will be hired as a Medical Director or Scientific Director based on education and experience.

• Scientific Director:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in the sciences. Advanced Degree PhD, PharmD, PA or NP preferred. Residency or additional post doctorate experience preferred.
  • 5-7+ years of experience in the diagnostic or pharmaceutical industry, or equivalent; substantial understanding of oncology or precision medicine required.
• Medic…