Director, TA Lead Evidence Planning

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The Director, Evidence Planning is responsible to connect science and operations to bring studies to life by providing operational and strategic leadership for Medical Affairs research activities at the asset/indication level, working across Medical Affairs + Health Impact (MHI) on market/near to market products, as well as non-product research for one or more research programs (may be for an asset(s) or indications with an asset(s)). 

This individual is the Evidence Planning strategic partner for the leaders across MHI associated with the assigned Therapeutic Area asset/indication and is expected to be intimately familiar with the Integrated Evidence Plan (IEP). In partnership with the MHI leadership, this individual is responsible for the planning of the operations strategy for MA’s evidence generation portfolio for real-world data and has the first level of responsibility to make sure the program is executed as expected, including completion of Investigator Initiated Studies and Collaborations.

This role is responsible for leading various governance forums, such as Scientific Review Committee (i.e., GUS-RC) and Global Evidence Teams (GET) for his/her assigned TA/Asset/Indication.

Responsibilities:

• Partners with MHI leaders at asset/indication level; accountable for planning of the operations strategy for Medical Affairs’ evidence generation portfolio of real-world data.
• Liaison between Evidence Execution and Evidence Planning for asset/indication; including facilitation of asset/indication-specific team communications/meetings. Connect with Head of Evidence Execution to ensure timely execution of evidence generation book of work.
• Considered a subject matter expert in generation of real-world data; performs at a level of operational excellence and strategic thinking with extensive knowledge of the assigned asset/indication.
• In alignment with the asset’s integrated evidence plan (IEP), accountable to deliver on the operational strategy and activities associated with execution of external evidence generation.
• Oversight of all externally sponsored research funded at a global level, partnering with the Evidence Execution Specialist on Investigator Initiated Studies (IIS), work with MA leadership on the creation of IIS strategic priorities.
• Serves as Operational Lead/Facilitator of research governance teams, such as the Scientific Review Committee (i.e., GUS-RC) and Global Evidence Team (GET), including working with the TA on the organization of IIS Strategic Priorities; contributing member of Exploratory Data Teams (EDAT) and other working teams as needed.
• Provide support to Evidence Planning Director for TA in Alliance Management and associated activities of partnered assets; inform evidence execution team members of decisions impacting the program, specifically study execution.
• Act as a Study Lead for one or more research study(s) during planning stage: concept/research proposal design, prioritization, and governance review; ensure timely and smooth transition to Evidence Execution team (which may include Collaborations).
• Works with TA Leadership/cross-functional GET in the evaluation of research opportunities and align recommendations with MHI strategic initiatives to provide operational input on study design and feasibility.
• Analyzes metrics and recommends appropriate action, as necessary.
• Effectively communicate program information through the planning and execution of meetings and presentations and, depending on the program status/topic, present recommendations to GET, Medical Affairs Team (MAT) and/or Senior Leadership.
• Active contributor for Integrated Evidence Generation Reviews and associated budget for assigned TA asset/indication.
• Leads large scoped, cross-functional innovation and continuous improvement activities/projects with significant business impacts, ensuring effective change management across the impacted organization(s).
• Lead a team culture of information sharing and team building.

• Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent required; degree in scientific field required; Advanced degree is desirable.
• Must have at least 12 years of pharmaceutical industry-related and/or transferrable work experience including work in more than one therapeutic area; experience with Medical Affairs research activities is preferred.
• Direct management experience is preferred.
• Demonstrates strong leadership competencies with broad business orientation, including a proven high level of competency on planning and execution of research studies.
• Thinks strategically, anticipates issues, solves problems, and makes decisions based on new and emerging information while keeping the long-term vision in mind.
• Proven record of building effective working relationships across functions and geographic locations, including proven ability to successfully lead cross-functional, cross-geographic teams.
• Demonstration of successful coaching and mentoring; functions as a role model and driver of AbbVie leadership attributes.
• Understands the global research environment from operations as well as from the application of standard business procedures (Global Regulations, Ethics and Compliance), including a proficient understanding of and proven performance with AbbVie’s governance or a matrixed governance; capable of meeting changing business and regulatory requirements.

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. ​

• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs​

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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 Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. ​

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