Global Head, Neuroscience Computational Biology (Director)
Company: AbbVie
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: April 5, 2021
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Job Description:
**About AbbVie** AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver
innovative medicines 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, eye care, virology,
women's health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and
services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more
information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com .
Follow @abbvie on Twitter (https://twitter.com/abbvie) , Facebook
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(https://www.youtube.com/user/AbbVie) and LinkedIn
(https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbvie) . AbbVie is seeking a
creative and experienced leader of our Neuroscience Computational
Biology team to use quantitative analyses and data integration from
discovery sciences to the clinic for accelerating efforts to
develop innovate therapeutic approaches for neurodegenerative
diseases. The successful candidate will be responsible for
bioinformatic strategy to ensure success of the Neuroscience
therapeutic area in relevant areas. To be successful, you will need
deep and broad computational science expertise along with
accomplished communication and influencing skills. You will be able
to recruit, build, and manage a strong and creative team that
delivers tangible and impactful results. The successful candidate
will be the leader of Neuroscience Computational Biology, which
consists of three teams located at Neuroscience sites: Cambridge
(MA), Ludwigshafen (Germany) and North Chicago (IL). The position
is centered in Cambridge and the successful candidate will develop
the vision and strategy to lead the cross-functional interface
between our Neuroscience therapeutic area, the Genomic Research
Center (GRC), and broader external collaborations as needed.
AbbVie's Neuroscience R&D seeks novel therapeutic approaches
that will have a remarkable impact on patients with
neurodegenerative diseases. The focus areas are Alzheimer's and
Parkinson's disease, but includes other adjacent disorders such as
multiple sclerosis and stroke. AbbVie's GRC is a center of
excellence for bioinformatics, functional genomics, human genetics,
genome biology, and genomic medicine and has access to various
population cohorts (over 1 million genomes). The GRC works across
all R&D, and multiple areas such as process sciences and
corporate strategy. Additionally, AbbVie is expanding its data
strategy portfolio to advance Precision Medicine. This position
will report to the Global Head of Bioinformatics in the GRC, as
part of a group of more than 60 computationally focused scientists
and engineers. **The key responsibilities:** + Set the global
strategy for Neuroscience Computational Biology for target
identification and biomarker research in close alignment with
AbbVie ' s Neuroscience objectives. Work closely with other
bioinformatic TA heads to maintain alignment of common vision
across the bioinformatics organization. + Identify and recruit key
talent to shape innovative approaches to drive the Neuroscience
portfolio forward and bridge across all R&D + Identify and
implement key collaborations with external partners, and evaluation
of new opportunities and technologies + Foster close communication
and collaboration between Computational Biology and wet lab
research within Neuroscience Discovery, Development and other key
stakeholders and relevant organizations. + Lead, motivate, inspire
and develop diverse, cross-functional teams in a highly matrixed,
multi-cultural global environment + Maintain a 'one Computational
Biology ' spirit within Neuroscience and participate in the global
Computational Biology organization led by the GRC. + This leader
will grow their program in headcount and influence
**Qualifications** **Qualifications** + Doctoral degree or PhD in
Bioinformatics, (Bio)Statistics, (Bio)Mathematics, Genetic
Epidemiology or Biology/Medicines/ Genomics related disciplines
with a strong focus on data analysis. An MD would be advantageous
for helping to shape our Development Computational Biology
programs. + A minimum of 10-12 years' experience in Computational
Biology in pharmaceutical or biotechnology research and drug
development in Neuroscience. A minimum of 5-6 years in Alzheimer's
and/or Parkinson's Disease research or other neurodegenerative
diseases. + Established ability to recruit and build
high-performing teams. + Excellent scientific and managerial track
record. Experience in leading external collaborations. + Experience
in leading multidisciplinary teams and working in a
cross-functional international environment. + Ability to travel up
to 20% **Significant Work Activities** Continuous sitting for
prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
**Travel** Yes, 20 % of the Time **Job Type** Experienced
**Schedule** Full-time **Job Level Code** D **Equal Employment
Opportunity** At AbbVie, we value bringing together individuals
from diverse backgrounds to develop new and innovative solutions
for patients. As an equal opportunity employer we do not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national
origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental
disability, medical condition, genetic information gender identity
or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected
veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Keywords: AbbVie, Cambridge , Global Head, Neuroscience Computational Biology (Director), Executive , Cambridge, Massachusetts
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