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AbbVie
Associate Director, Companion Diagnostics Strategy Lead
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A Director of Business Development is a highly specialized Business Development Manager. Plans and directs sale of products or services to customers. Coordinates sales distribution. Establishes sales territories, quotas and/or goals for staff, and provides training for sales representatives. Analyzes sales data to monitor customer preferences and develops strategies for increasing sales.
$176,202 / year median in Illinois
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Associate Director, Companion Diagnostics Strategy Lead Employer AbbVie Location North Chicago, IL Salary 141500 - 268500 USD Start date Aug 28, 2026 View more categories View less categories Discipline Marketing , Quality , Quality Control Required Education Doctorate/PHD/MD Position Type Full time Hotbed BioMidwest , Best Places to Work Apply now Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Send job Job Details Company Job Details Company Description About AbbVie 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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube.
Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees. This job is eligible toparticipatein our long-term incentiveprograms.
The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law. AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html Company 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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube.
Job Description Description:
AbbVie is offering a unique opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our team as an Associate Director, Companion Diagnostics Strategy Lead within the Precision Medicine Companion Diagnostics team, which supports CDx development across therapeutic areas (oncology/immunology/neuroscience). We are seeking a creative and highly motivated leader to develop and implement global diagnostic strategies to enable and support the global development and commercialization of innovative targeted therapies. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment and will be a key member of multidisciplinary development project teams.Essential Duties and Job Functions :
Lead the development and implementation of diagnostic strategies for individual projects and/or therapeutic areas Direct the development, outsourcing and validation of clinically applicable companion diagnostic assays for FIH and registrational studies Design, implement and oversee diagnostic testing and data analysis Provide expertise to development project teams to ensure access to state-of-the art thinking on appropriate diagnostic technologies, evaluating their scientific basis and clinical applicability, the validation status and any technical or statistical issues related to the proposed companion diagnostic assay Lead joint development teams between AbbVie and Dx partners to ensure successful fit for purpose CDx development and that co-development timelines are met Serve as subject matter expert in state-of-the-art biomarker testing technologies (immunohistochemistry, FISH, NGS, PCR, flow cytometry, etc) Will lead interactions with global health authorities regarding companion diagnostics development and submissions While the ideal work location will be based out of AbbVie's HQ in IL, candidates can also be based out of AbbVie's Waltham, MA location. Qualifications PhD in Science or related field with 8+ years of related work experience. Experience and knowledge in the technical and regulatory aspects companion diagnostic development Cross-functional experience in commercial and or medical aspects of companion diagnostics is a plus Demonstrated excellence in independently leading and conducting research and ability to evaluate, interpret and present complex scientific data Experience in human translational research with biomarker application in clinical trials and awareness of the challenges of implementing diagnostic technologies in the clinical setting is desirable Excellent leadership skills including motivation and influencing without authority Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills in English High level of initiative and ability to work independently High level of business awareness Experience in Oncology therapeutic area is a PLUS Additional Information Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law: The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees. This job is eligible toparticipatein our long-term incentiveprograms.
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No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law. AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html Company 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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube.