Associate Scientific Director, Medical Affairs – Hematology

The Associate Scientific Director, Medical Affairs, plays a key role in advancing the medical strategy and scientific objectives for epcoritamab within AbbVie's Hematology portfolio.
Working under the leadership of the Scientific Director/Medical Director, this individual contributes to the development and execution of the medical strategy for epcoritamab, by leading and providing input into core medical affairs activities, including thought leader engagement plans and field provider interactions; generation and dissemination of clinical and scientific data; provider and payer educational initiatives and promotional material generation. The role works closely with commercial teams to support marketing activities (including review of promotional materials).
This position must be based at the Mettawa IL (preferred), Florham Park NJ, Waltham MA, or San Francisco CA office. Hybrid schedule of Tues-Thurs in office is required.
Key Responsibilities:
Contributes to the development of, and leads the execution of, medical education tactics, advisory boards, and thought leader engagement plans in alignment with the indication or asset's strategic plan
Leads conference planning and execution; represents AbbVie at external scientific meetings
Leads internal medical training activities, including asset onboarding and ongoing education for cross-functional teams
Contribute to the development and execution of scientific communication and medical education initiatives aligned with the Scientific Communication Platform
Responsible for performing accurate and detailed medical reviews of promotional materials. Provides timely and accurate reviews in accordance with established policies and practice standards, including regulatory guidelines
Provides subject matter expertise for commercial teams including competitive assessments and regular scientific literature reviews
With oversight, provides input into the development of the medical strategy
Supports the generation of clinical and scientific evidence to address identified evidence gaps
Manages budgets for assigned projects and initiatives including vendor management
Scientific degree required. Advanced Degree: PhD, PharmD, PA or NP preferred.
Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry or equivalent; substantial understanding of relevant therapeutic area preferred
Good understanding of Medical Affairs principles, study design and publications
Good understanding of legal and regulatory guidelines (e.g. knowledge of OPDP promotional regulations, CDER/CBER regulations as they relate to drug approvals).
Knowledge of clinical trial methodology, regulatory requirements governing clinical trials
Ability to interact and coordinate appropriate scientific and medical activities with internal stakeholders (i.e. commercial, clinical operations, discovery, statistics, regulatory, etc.) as they relate to on-going medical affairs projects. Interactions normally require the ability to gain cooperation of others, conduct presentations of technical information concerning specific projects and schedules, etc.
Ability to interact externally to support global business strategy. Ability to work effectively with different groups and have strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a team/matrix environment. Ability to influence others without direct reporting relationships.
Works with some supervision and guidance. Exercises judgment within well-defined practices and policies.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Hybrid