Senior Medical Director, Immunology Clinical Development – Rheumatology

Job overview

The Senior Medical Director, Immunology Clinical Development – Rheumatology role is onsite in North Chicago, IL. Compensation is not specified. The role supports AbbVie’s immunology clinical development programs; AbbVie’s mission is to deliver medicines and solutions for serious health issues. The medical director oversees clinical development planning, trial execution, and interpretation of clinical data to support product strategy. The role brings medical and scientific expertise to cross-functional teams and helps ensure studies meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

What you'll do

• Direct the planning, execution, and interpretation of clinical trials or research activities
• manage clinical development program design and implementation
• oversee study integrity, safety and efficacy data, enrollment, timelines, and serious adverse event reporting
• develop and review scientific content for protocols, investigator brochures, study reports, and regulatory submissions
• provide clinical expertise and coordinate scientific and medical activities
• support clinical strategy teams and cross-functional planning as assigned
• engage with opinion leaders and internal functions
• maintain therapeutic-area expertise
• ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practices, pharmacovigilance, and regulatory requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior medical director

immunology

clinical development

rheumatology

north chicago il

abbvie

clinical trials

drug development

medical doctor

cross-functional leadership

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) for eligible employees
• eligibility for long-term incentive programs.

Why this role

Requires an MD, DO, or equivalent with relevant therapeutic specialty and at least two years of clinical trial experience for the Senior Medical Director qualification; residency strongly preferred.

About the employer

AbbVie is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology). Sector: 54.