Associate Medical Director (Oncology) - 2026 Physician Development Program
AbbVieAbout the role
Company Description
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.
Job Description
This role is based onsite at AbbVie's North Chicago, IL headquarters.
Physician’s Development Program Overview
AbbVie’s Physician’s Development Program (PDP) is a robust, two-year rotational program specifically targeting Medical Doctor (M.D.) specialist talent (graduating fellows). Those who have completed their M.D. program will also be considered.
The goal of the program is to develop and support high-potential specialist physician talent in transitioning to a successful career within R&D at AbbVie. To that end, participants will engage in thoughtful, impactful rotational assignments within core R&D sub-functions, including Clinical Pharmacology & Pharmacometrics, Pharmacovigilance, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and Clinical Development (both early and late stage.)
In addition to gaining critical cross-functional knowledge and exposure, the program also features a multi-level mentorship program and professional development sessions focused on honing leadership skills. This program and all rotations will be based at AbbVie’s headquarters in North Chicago, IL.
AbbVie is seeking physician talent with specializations in one or more of the following Therapeutic Areas: Oncology, Neuroscience, and Endocrinology. Participants will enter the program as Associate Medical Directors.
Responsibilities:
- With appropriate supervision, manages the design and implementation of study protocols for a development program in support of the overall Product Development Plan, based on strong medical and scientific principles, knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements, AbbVie’s customers, markets, business operations, and emerging
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