Project Director II, Immunology

3 weeks ago


Worcester Massachusetts, United States AbbVie Full time
Job Description

Primary responsibility is to advance multiple research projects from Lead Optimization through Candidate Selection stages through effective leadership of matrixed, multi-disciplinary teams with membership from discovery, precision medicine, preclinical safety and safety pharmacology, DMPK-BA, CMC, clinical development, and others. Programs may include biologic, genetic medicine, small molecule, protein degrader / PROTAC, antibody-drug conjugate, or other modality.

Define clear objectives and vision for each project and set short- and long-term project strategy.

Ensure scientific excellence across programs. Work with core team members across functions to design and execute appropriate experiments to efficiently advance projects to key decisions. Keep teams on track to accomplish project goals.

Acquire appropriate resources, as needed, to carry out key experiments.

Critically analyze data and lead teams to solve issues and make best strategic decisions. Identify and utilize appropriate internal and external experts and resources to advise and advance the project.

Inspire and motivate team members across the organization.

Work collaboratively with colleagues in Discovery, Development Sciences, and Development.

Prepare all necessary documents and presentations that demonstrate progress of projects and support Discovery and Development activities. Clearly present project(s) to a variety of audiences including functional heads and other senior leaders.

Position project(s) for seamless transition from Discovery to Clinical. Serve as Discovery representative on assets advancing through first-in-human studies.

Mentor project leaders and target champions for programs in the Lead Generation stage



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