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Abb Vie
Florham Park, New Jersey · Hybrid

Senior Medical Director/Scientific Director, US Medical Affairs - Rheumatology

Medical AffairsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$182k-$346k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · hybrid
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
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Posted 29m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join AbbVie as a Senior Medical Director, Rheumatology – Hybrid, $182K-$346K in Florham Park, New Jersey, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $182K - $346K
  • Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
  • Medical/dental/vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Long-term incentive programs

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.

This position offers hybrid flexibility. Work with AbbVie in Florham Park, New Jersey, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Medical Director provides strategic and operational leadership for medical affairs activities within the Rheumatology therapeutic area. Responsibilities include overseeing clinical studies, managing scientific data generation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support product launches and medical education.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an advanced degree such as a PhD or PharmD with 10-15 years of pharmaceutical industry experience. A minimum of 4 years of direct clinical trial management experience and a strong understanding of regulatory requirements are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
10+ years of experience

Key Skills

Scientific strategyData analysisRegulatory submissionsClinical study oversightCross-functional leadershipScientific communicationProtocol designSafety surveillanceTranslational strategiesStakeholder managementMarket access

Medical Affairs — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$264k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $243k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 4.2/10 on work-life balance for Medical Affairs roles.

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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