Director, Clinical Pharmacology

North Chicago, IL, us February 25, 2026 Full Time Attrax

Key Responsibilities

  • As a lead clinical pharmacologist for multiple projects, develop PK/PD strategy, lead activities (e.g. study design, data analyses/interpretation/presentation, protocol & report writing, regulatory dossier preparation, scientific publications), identify & resolve issues, communicate/present/influence senior & executive management, regulatory agencies, & external peers.
  • Support strategic planning for drug development activities.
  • Utilize scientific expertise to provide appropriate interpretation of data & relate implications of results to management for decision making.
  • Ensure efficient cross-functional collaboration.
  • Maintain scientific knowledge & influence/drive department goals.
  • Conduct independent due diligence reviews.
  • Mentor & manage direct reports.

Education & Experience

Must have PhD in Pharmacokinetics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a closely related field & 2 years of academic or industry experience contributing to drug development research with respect to PK/PD &  clinical pharmacology.  Of the experience required, must have 1 year: (i) investigating, identifying, developing, & optimizing new methods & techniques in the PK/PD field; (ii) authoring study protocols,  study reports, &  PK/PD analyses reports; (iii) conducting data analyses including non-compartmental analyses, population PK, PBPK, exposure-response, QSP, &  other PK/PD modeling & simulations using Phoenix WinNonlin, R, NONMEM, & Symcyp; (iv) managing multiple projects & working in cross-functional teams; & (v) publishing peer reviewed articles in scientific journals & presenting work at PK/PD conferences.

Alternatively, would accept a PharmD & 4 years of academic or industry experience contributing to drug development research with respect to PK/PD & clinical pharmacology. Must also have 4 years of (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) & (v).

Work experience may be gained concurrently. Would accept reasonable combination of academic, training and work experience.

Salary Range: $203,350.00 - $296,500.00 per year.

Apply online at https://careers.abbvie.com/en or send resume to [email protected]. Refer to Req ID:REF49665T

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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 and long-term incentive programs.

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