Medical Lead, Oncology

About the role

The Medical Lead, Oncology is a senior member of AbbVie’s Medical Affairs team, responsible for providing scientific leadership and strategic direction across oncology therapeutic areas. The role drives the development and execution of medical strategies that generate and communicate scientific evidence to support healthcare professionals and patients, in line with brand priorities and corporate governance.

Key responsibilities

• Provide scientific and technical leadership to build and maintain credible relationships with key thought leaders and external experts.
• Strengthen AbbVie’s scientific presence in academic centers by supporting research and educational initiatives and responding to medical information requests.
• Partner with sales, marketing and affiliate brand teams to enhance scientific understanding through presentations while maintaining functional independence.
• Support initiation, oversight and follow‑up of clinical studies and post‑marketing projects such as registries, epidemiological surveys and phase IV studies, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations and AbbVie SOPs.
• Act as primary contact for thought leaders on investigator‑initiated study ideas and support requests, linking them to local and global medical teams.
• Serve as a scientific resource for safe and effective use of AbbVie medicines within the assigned geography.
• Deliver credible scientific presentations to Tier 1 and Tier 2 physicians and thought leaders.
• Manage budgets, plan resources and control expenditures effectively.
• Participate in selection of qualified thought leaders for collaborations, advisory boards, congresses and symposia while preserving scientific integrity.
• Collect and share field intelligence, including competitor insights and medical strategies, and represent AbbVie at scientific meetings and conferences.

Required profile

• Advanced degree (PhD, MD, PharmD) in a relevant scientific discipline with significant oncology experience.
• Proven track record of scientific leadership and ability to engage with key opinion leaders.
• Strong understanding of clinical research, post‑marketing studies and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent cross‑functional collaboration skills with commercial, marketing and brand teams.
• Experience in budget management and resource planning.
• Ability to communicate complex scientific data clearly to diverse audiences.
• High ethical standards and commitment to compliance and governance.

Required skills

• Not specified