Associate Scientific Director, Translational Precision Medicine, Neuroscience
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Job Location:
Waltham, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Purpose:
As a translational scientist in Precision Medicine Neuroscience bridges basic brain and nervous system research and clinical applications focusing on developing biological and disease insights for neurological and psychiatric disorders.
Responsibilities:
Uncover neurobiological mechanisms of disease that elucidate patient subtypes; mechanisms of action response or resistance and advance the development of novel interventions.
- Develop testable hypotheses related to neurobiological pathways neuronal circuitry cognitive or behavioral domains or functional markers of disease or patient subtypes that will advance pipeline and disease area goals. Collaborate with PMed DAS leads and other functional leads develop and execute operationally-sound approach and generate actionable outcomes.
- Shape and enhance efforts in human neuroscience including promoting research synergies with other areas of R&D aligned to disease area strategic goals.
- Drive scientific strategy for translational biomarker development and discovery target validation / MOA projects.
- Lead the design of clinically translational experiments in collaboration with PMED clinical leads or discovery research translational teams that achieve disease area strategic goals.
- Establish external collaborations to augment internal translational efforts and expand experimental design options.
- Ensure quality and effectiveness of major project plans within precision medicine through sound design and early risk assessment.
- Advance clinical translational efforts through alignment with relevant stakeholders and leadership and navigation of current and emerging business challenges to goal achievement.
- Communicate scientific expertise and learnings by proactively advising and knowledge-sharing with subordinates peers and senior management.
- Source and leverage relevant emerging scientific trends from inside and outside the organization to keep pace with and advance standards in the field of translational neuroscience.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors Degree in Science related field with 16 years of related work; Masters Degree Science with 10 years of related work; PhD or equivalent professional terminal degrees (or PharmD/MD) in Science or related field with 6 years of related work experience.
- Relevant biology target validation and biomarker research experience in the areas of neural circuits functional domains in clinical sciences using clinical science approaches (e.g. cognitive emotional behavioral) liquid-based methods or structural and functional imaging. Expert in one/at least one.
- Knowledge of the drug development process and how clinical translation fits within this.
- Proven leadership ability to direct lead and learn from cross-functional teams.
- Strong presentation skills required with the ability to present data successfully to scientists and nonscientists.
- Tests new innovations and manages to reality.
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 short-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 Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Program assessment
- FDA Regulations
- Manufacturing & Controls
- Program Evaluation
- budget forecast
- Research Experience
- Operations Management
- Research & Development
- Strategic Planning
- Contract Management
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
About Company
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuro ... View more
