Director TA Lead Evidence Planning - Neuroscience

The Director TA Lead Evidence Planning Neuroscience is responsible to connect science and operations to bring studies to life by providing operational and strategic leadership for Medical Affairs research activities at the asset/indication level working across Medical Affairs Health Impact (MHI) on market/near to market products as well as nonproduct research for one or more research programs (may be for an asset(s) or indications with an asset(s). 

This individual is the Evidence Planning strategic partner for the leaders across MHI associated with the assigned Therapeutic Area asset/indication and is expected to be intimately familiar with the Integrated Evidence Plan (IEP).  In partnership with the MHI leadership this individual is responsible for the planning of the operations strategy for MAs evidence generation portfolio for realworld data and has the first level of responsibility to make sure the program is executed as expected including completion of Investigator Initiated Studies and Collaborations. 

This role is responsible for leading various governance forums such as Scientific Review Committee (i.e. GUSRC) and Global Evidence Teams (GET) for his/her assigned TA/Asset/Indication.

Responsibilities:

• Partners with MHI leaders at asset/indication level; accountable for planning of the operations strategy for Medical Affairs evidence generation portfolio of realworld data.
• Liaison between Evidence and Evidence Planning for asset/indication; including facilitation of asset/indicationspecific team communications/meetings.  Connects with Head of Evidence to ensure timely of evidence generation book of work.
• Considered a subject matter expert in generation of realworld data; performs at a level of operational excellence and strategic thinking with extensive knowledge of the assigned asset/indication.
• In alignment with the assets integrated evidence plan (IEP) accountable to deliver on the operational strategy and activities associated with of external evidence generation.
• Oversight of all externally sponsored research funded at a global level  partnering with the Evidence Specialist on Investigator Initiated Studies (IIS); work with MA leadership on the creation of IIS strategic priorities.
• Serves as Operational Lead/Facilitator of research governance teams such as the Scientific Review Committee (i.e. GUSRC) and Global Evidence Team (GET) including working with the TA on the organization of IIS Strategic Priorities;  contributing member of Exploratory Data Teams (EDAT) and other working teams as needed.
• Provide support to Evidence Planning Director for TA in Alliance Management and associated activities of partnered assets; inform evidence team members of decisions impacting the program specifically study .
• Act as a Study Lead for one or more research study(s) during planning stage: concept/research proposal design prioritization and governance review; ensure timely and smooth transition to Evidence team (which may include Collaborations) .
• Works with TA Leadership/crossfunctional GET in the evaluation of research opportunities and align recommendations with MHI strategic initiatives to provide operational input on study design and feasibility.
• Analyzes metrics and recommends appropriate action as necessary.
• Effectively communicate program information through the planning and of meetings and presentations and depending on the program status/topic present recommendations to GET Medical Affairs Team (MAT) and/or Senior Leadership.
• Active contributor for Integrated Evidence Generation Reviews and associated budget for assigned TA asset/indication.
• Leads large scoped crossfunctional innovation and continuous improvement activities/projects  with significant business impacts ensuring effective change management across the impacted organization(s).
• Lead a team culture of information sharing and team building.

The preference is for the role to be hybrid based in Lake County IL but could be remote

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree or international equivalent required; degree in scientific field required; Advanced degree is desirable.
• Must have at least 12 years of Pharmaceutical industryrelated and/or transferrable work experience including work on more than one therapeutic area; experience with Medical Affairs research activities is preferred.
• Direct people management experience is preferred.
• Demonstrates strong leadership competencies with broad business orientation including a proven high level of competency on planning and of research studies.
• Thinks strategically anticipates issues solves problems and makes decisions based on new and emerging information while keeping the longterm vision in mind.
• Proven record of building effective working relationships across functions and geographic locations including proven ability to successfully lead crossfunctional crossgeographic teams.
• Demonstration of successful coaching and mentoring; functions as a role model and driver of AbbVie leadership attributes.
• Understands the global research environment from operations as well as from the application of standard business procedures (Global Regulations Ethics and Compliance) including a proficient understanding of and proven performance with AbbVies governance or a matrixed governance; capable of meeting changing business and regulatory requirements.

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 shortterm incentive programs. 

• This job is eligible to participate in our longterm 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 Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law. 

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