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Senior Principal Scientist, Precision Medicine Neuroscience

AbbVie


Job Location:

Waltham, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 October 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Purpose: 

Oversee the direction planning execution and interpretation of the Precision Medicine strategy associated with clinical trials or research activities of a clinical program. Participates as well as leads cross-functional teams to generate deliver and interpret high-quality clinical biomarker data supporting overall product scientific and business strategy.
 

Responsibilities:

  • Manages design & implementation of the precision medicine strategy in support of the overall Product Development Plan based on medical & scientific principles knowledge of compliance & regulatory requirements AbbVies customers markets business operations and emerging issues.
  • Lead cross-functional precision medicine teams to develop an overall precision medicine strategy that may extend to early translation of biomarker strategy from discovery to the clinic.  Lead the development of a rigorous cross-functionally-aligned vetted precision medicine strategy in collaboration with matrix team members.
  • Has responsibility for oversight of precision medicine strategy monitoring overall timelines budgets and interpretation and communication of accumulating biomarker data to key stakeholders. 
  • Contributes to design analysis interpretation and reporting of scientific content of protocols Investigator Brochures Clinical Study Reports regulatory submissions and responses and other program documents.
  • Participates in opinion leader interactions related to the disease area(s); partners with Medical Affairs Commercial Clinical Development and other functions in these activities as required consistent with corporate policies.
  • Stays abreast of professional information and technology through conferences medical literature and other available training to augment expertise in the therapeutic area.
  • Responsible for understanding the regulatory requirements related to the clinical studies and global drug development and accountable for complying with those requirements. May be asked to contribute to regulatory responses and discussions.
  • Ensures adherence to Good Clinical Practices pharmacovigilance standards standard operating procedures and to all other quality standards in conducting research.

Qualifications :

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in science or related field with 10 years of related work experience (or equivalent with degree plus work experience).
  • Ability to lead and develop a precision medicine strategy.
  • Strong desire to collaborate in a cross-functional setting.
  • Clinical trial experience in the pharmaceutical industry or academia.
  • Knowledge of clinical trial methodology regulatory and compliance requirements governing clinical trials and experience in the design of study protocols.
  • Ability to interact externally and internally to support global scientific and business strategy.
  • Must possess excellent oral and written English communication skills.
  • Strong background in migraine/pain and/or obesity is preferred.

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 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


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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

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