Senior Scientific Director, Oncology Clinical Development – Hematology

AbbVie

. Leads the direction, planning, and interpretation of clinical trials or research activities of one or more clinical development programs.

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeRemote • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $206,500 - $393,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leads the direction, planning, and interpretation of clinical trials or research activities of one or more clinical development programs.
Participates in and may lead cross-functional teams to generate, deliver and disseminate high-quality clinical data supporting overall product scientific and business strategy.
Oversees project-related education of investigators, study site personnel and AbbVie study staff.
May have responsibility for leading clinical study teams, monitoring overall study integrity and review, interpretation and communication of accumulating data pertaining to safety and efficacy of the molecule.
Responsible for and ownership of 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 Medical and/or Scientific Directors and of Clinical Scientists working on the same or related programs.
May serve on or co chair Integrated Evidence Strategy Team(s), with responsibility for development of a rigorous, cross-functionally-aligned, vetted Clinical Development Plan with full consideration of contingencies and alternative approaches.
Acts as clinical lead and actively solicits opinion leader interactions related to the disease area(s).
Responsible for understanding the regulatory requirements related to the clinical studies and global drug development and accountable for complying with those requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree in the sciences; advanced degree (e.g., MS, PhD) preferred
Hematology experience preferred
At least 8 years of clinical trial experience in the pharmaceutical industry, academia, or equivalent
Ability to run a complex clinical research program independently
Proven leadership skills and ability to bring out the best in others on a cross-functional global team
Must be able to lead through influence.
Ability to interact externally and internally to support a global scientific and business strategy
Extensive 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
Ability to exercise judgment and address complex problems and create solutions for one or more projects.

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k) to eligible employees
participation in short-term incentive programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical trial methodologyregulatory complianceclinical strategy developmentstudy protocol designdata analysisscientific content reportingclinical data interpretationproject managementinvestigator educationcross-functional team leadership

Soft Skills

leadershipinfluencecommunicationproblem-solvingjudgmentcollaborationinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsstrategic thinkingteam building

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in sciencesMSPhD