Head of Medical Affairs Immunology (m/f/d) (permanent, fulltime)

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 – as well as products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at . Follow @abbvie on X , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , LinkedIn , and TikTok .

Job Description

People. Passion. Possibilities. Three words that make a world of difference.

Welcome to AbbVie! As part of an international company with 50,000 employees worldwide and around 3,000 employees in Germany, you will have the opportunity to address some of tomorrow\’s unmet medical needs in close collaboration with your colleagues. Are you passionate about improving global health care? Do you want to contribute to improving patients\‘ quality of life through your expertise? In a challenging work environment that offers opportunities to develop and enhance your skills? You’ve come to the right place!

In our Medical department at the Wiesbaden site, you will work with talented people and experienced medical experts. You will drive the strategy and execution of medical affairs across a diverse therapeutic area and product portfolio, ensuring compliance with corporate standards.

Position: Head of Medical Affairs Immunology (m/f/d)

Make your mark:

• Leads and manages a brand-aligned medical team, fostering excellence and strategic innovation.
• Develops and implements medical affairs strategies, driving value to affiliate and global plans.
• Integrates medical teams within cross-functional groups, maintaining functional independence.
• Oversees product portfolio management, pipeline activities, and strategic direction.
• Drives evidence generation plans, strategic collaborations, and supports market access activities.
• Ensures adherence to company policies and ethics, upholding a culture of compliance.
• Promotes diversity and talent development within the organization.
• Represents AbbVie at local, area, and global leadership meetings, enhancing external networking.
• Is a proactive, solution-oriented member of the German medical affairs leadership team and a cross-functional partner of the business unit director and market access director.

Qualifications

• University degree in Medicine, Pharmacology, or Natural Sciences; MD or PhD preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry with a minimum of 2 years managing a team.
• Proven ability to thrive in complex matrix organizations.
• Strong understanding of the needs and agendas of leading medical specialists, preferably within immunology.
• Experience in in-field and stakeholder/customer-facing roles.
• Proficiency in English; German language skills are an advantage.
• Comprehensive knowledge of local regulatory requirements and GCP, ensuring compliance in clinical trials.
• Expertise in conducting Phase IIIb/IV clinical studies and generating Real World Evidence data.
• Robust understanding of statistical research methods.

What we offer you:

• A diverse work environment where you can make a real impact.
• An open corporate culture.
• An attractive salary.
• An intensive onboarding process with a mentor.
• Flexible work models for a healthy work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health and exercise programs through corporate health management.
• Company social benefits.
• Wide range of career opportunities in an international organization.
• Top-tier development opportunities.
• A strong international network.

AbbVie has been recognized multiple times as a \“Great Place to Work\“. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EED&I), fostering an inclusive culture that respects all employees.

Your individual contributions at AbbVie matter – help us move mountains together. Join us, grow with us, and accomplish more than you imagined. We look forward to your complete CV and discussing the opportunity with you in person.

For questions, email Anneke Janz at . We look forward to hearing from you!

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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