Executive Director Immunology Portfolio Acceleration

2 weeks ago

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States AbbVie Full time
Job Description

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues. We are seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead our Immunology Discovery Research team and accelerate our pipeline of first-in-class and novel best-in-class drug candidates.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive Immunology portfolio strategy to drive pipeline acceleration and innovation.
  • Lead a team of project directors to drive compound-specific pre-clinical discovery programs to Ph1 in collaboration with development sciences and clinical colleagues.
  • Collaborate with colleagues in early Discovery Research, Biotherapeutics and Genetic Medicine, chemistry, pre-clinical safety and clinical development to drive pipeline acceleration and innovation.
  • Establish and lead a group of Translational scientists to increase translational science mindset in Discovery Research and ensure portfolio readiness for transition into the clinical Development pipeline.
  • Responsible for external collaborations and partnerships to increase productivity of Immunology Discovery pipeline.
  • Responsible for ensuring effective project leadership and strong discovery science within Immunology.
  • Prioritize program goals and milestones within the context of AbbVie's therapeutic area strategy, resource availability, available and needed technologies, competitive dynamics, and corporate goals.
  • Responsible for readiness of Discovery assets to go into innovative trial designs.
  • Responsible for recruiting, retaining, and mentoring high potential leaders.
Qualifications
  • MD; MD/PhD preferred with a minimum of 12+ years' experience in Immunology Discovery / Development.
  • Deep knowledge and demonstrable track record of taking molecules from early through late discovery, through pre-clinical development and delivered into early clinical development.
  • Experience in experimental medicine-type approaches to understand a drug's MOA and potential across different immunological indications.
  • Strong leader with inherent theoretical and practical knowledge to lead the science while supporting R&D's pipeline of programs.
  • Recognized expertise in Immunology and one of the following disease areas, Rheumatology, gastro-enterology, dermatology and/or fibrosing disorders.
  • Proven track-record of progressing a range of drug modalities that could include small molecules, biologics and genetic medicines.
  • Sound understanding of the overall drug development process with particular focus on interaction between the various disciplines (scientific and commercial); understanding the international regulatory environment and global development process is helpful.
  • Strong cultural leadership, communication, networking, negotiation and presentation skills.
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills and executive presence.

The ideal candidate will be a highly respected scientific leader with a proven track record of innovation, success, and tangible accomplishments. They will be able to translate difficult concepts into actionable, simplified steps and deliver information in a succinct and digestible manner to colleagues at all levels.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion.

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