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Abb Vie
North Chicago, Illinois

Executive Medical Director, Oncology Early Development

Medical AffairsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$234k-$444k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
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Job description

Join AbbVie as a Executive Medical Director, Oncology Early Development in North Chicago, Illinois, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $234K - $444K
  • Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
  • Medical/dental/vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Long-term incentive programs

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join AbbVie as a Executive Medical Director, Oncology Early Development.

Key Responsibilities

Leads the design, planning, and execution of clinical trials and research activities for oncology development programs. Oversees cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality clinical data, regulatory compliance, and successful delivery of clinical development plans.

Requirements

Requires an M.D., D.O., or equivalent degree with a relevant therapeutic specialty and at least 5 years of clinical trial experience. Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership skills and extensive knowledge of clinical trial methodology and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical trial designData interpretationCross-functional leadershipProtocol developmentPharmacovigilanceScientific strategyTranslational researchMedical expertiseProject managementRegulatory submissionsGood clinical practicesTeam leadership

Medical Affairs — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$339k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $339k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Abb Vie

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Dublin, Coolock
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Long-term incentive programs