AbbVie

Associate Director, Companion Diagnostics Strategy Lead

AbbVie • $145K — $175K *
North Chicago, IL 60064In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • PhD in Science or related field with 8+ years of related work experience.
  • Knowledge of technical and regulatory aspects of companion diagnostic development.
  • Cross-functional experience in commercial and medical aspects of companion diagnostics is a plus.
  • Demonstrated excellence in independently conducting research and presenting complex scientific data.
  • Experience in human translational research with biomarker application in clinical trials is desirable.
  • Excellent leadership skills with an ability to motivate and influence without authority.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and implementation of diagnostic strategies for projects or therapeutic areas.
  • Direct the development, outsourcing, and validation of companion diagnostic assays for studies.
  • Design, implement, and oversee diagnostic testing and data analysis processes.
  • Provide expertise to project teams on diagnostic technologies and their clinical applicability.
  • Manage joint development teams between AbbVie and diagnostic partners for CDx development success.
  • Act as a subject matter expert in biomarker testing technologies like NGS and PCR.
  • Engage with global health authorities on companion diagnostics development.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
  • Eligibility to participate in long-term incentive programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Description:

AbbVie is offering a unique opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our team as an Associate Director, Companion Diagnostics Strategy Lead within the Precision Medicine Companion Diagnostics team, which supports CDx development across therapeutic areas (oncology/immunology/neuroscience). We are seeking a creative and highly motivated leader to develop and implement global diagnostic strategies to enable and support the global development and commercialization of innovative targeted therapies. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment and will be a key member of multidisciplinary development project teams.

Essential Duties and Job Functions:
  • Lead the development and implementation of diagnostic strategies for individual projects and/or therapeutic areas
  • Direct the development, outsourcing and validation of clinically applicable companion diagnostic assays for FIH and registrational studies
  • Design, implement and oversee diagnostic testing and data analysis
  • Provide expertise to development project teams to ensure access to state-of-the art thinking on appropriate diagnostic technologies, evaluating their scientific basis and clinical applicability, the validation status and any technical or statistical issues related to the proposed companion diagnostic assay
  • Lead joint development teams between AbbVie and Dx partners to ensure successful fit for purpose CDx development and that co-development timelines are met
  • Serve as subject matter expert in state-of-the-art biomarker testing technologies (immunohistochemistry, FISH, NGS, PCR, flow cytometry, etc)
  • Will lead interactions with global health authorities regarding companion diagnostics development and submissions

While the ideal work location will be based out of AbbVie's HQ in IL, candidates can also be based out of AbbVie's Waltham, MA location.

Qualifications
  • PhD in Science or related field with 8+ years of related work experience.
  • Experience and knowledge in the technical and regulatory aspects companion diagnostic development
  • Cross-functional experience in commercial and or medical aspects of companion diagnostics is a plus
  • Demonstrated excellence in independently leading and conducting research and ability to evaluate, interpret and present complex scientific data
  • Experience in human translational research with biomarker application in clinical trials and awareness of the challenges of implementing diagnostic technologies in the clinical setting is desirable
  • Excellent leadership skills including motivation and influencing without authority
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills in English
  • High level of initiative and ability to work independently
  • High level of business awareness
  • Experience in Oncology therapeutic area is a PLUS


Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
  • This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

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AbbVie develops pharmaceuticals and medical devices. They provide products and services to therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health, and gastroenterology.

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Learn more about AbbVie
Size
50,000 employees
Market Cap
$288.5 billion
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Net Income
$4.6 billion
Founded
2013
5 Year Trend
+17%
Revenue
$45.8 billion
NASDAQ
ABBV
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