Medical Director — Neurodegenerative and Movement Disorders, Neuroscience

Job overview

The Medical Director role is onsite in North Chicago, IL. Compensation is not specified. The position supports AbbVie’s Global Patient Safety work for neuroscience products; AbbVie’s mission is to deliver medicines and solutions addressing serious health issues. The physician supports comprehensive product safety surveillance throughout the product lifecycle, including signal management, regulatory interpretation, and safety deliverables. The role analyzes safety information and contributes medical expertise to pharmacovigilance documents and cross-functional decisions.

What you'll do

• Apply pharmacology, chemistry, and nonclinical toxicology knowledge to safety surveillance
• oversee surveillance for neuroscience products
• contribute to medical safety assessments, periodic safety reports, regulatory responses, and risk management plans
• apply regulatory guidance
• analyze aggregate safety data and communicate findings to cross-functional teams
• oversee pharmacovigilance activities in clinical trials and post-marketing settings
• write, review, and provide input on technical documents as Product Safety Team Lead.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

medical director

north chicago il

abbvie

full-time

neuroscience

global patient safety

pharmacovigilance

safety surveillance

neurodegenerative disorders

movement disorders

md or do

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and eligibility to participate in long-term incentive programs.

Why this role

MD or DO with at least two years of residency and patient-management experience required; Master of Public Health preferred.

About the employer

AbbVie is hiring for this role. Industry: Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing. Sector: 32.