About the job
At Allergan Aesthetics, part of AbbVie, we are dedicated to innovating, producing, and marketing a diverse range of premier aesthetics brands and products. Our portfolio encompasses facial injectables, body contouring, surgical products, skincare solutions, and more.
With a dedicated research and development team committed to pioneering advancements in aesthetics, we strive to offer the most comprehensive, science-backed product offerings in the market.
The Associate Director will lead the strategic direction and management of research initiatives, including clinical trials within Aesthetic Medicine. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to generate, analyze, and interpret high-quality research and clinical data that supports aesthetic applications and the overall asset program strategy. As a clinical development expert, you will be responsible for authoring, editing, and reviewing significant sections of research protocols, reports, and regulatory submissions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Utilizing deep medical and scientific expertise, alongside compliance and regulatory knowledge, manage the design and execution of clinical development research protocols to support the comprehensive Product Development Plan.
- Oversee the education and training of investigators, study site personnel, and AbbVie study staff related to project specifications.
- Ensure a thorough understanding of applicable regulatory requirements associated with clinical studies, clinician-reported outcomes, and global drug development, specifically in aesthetic development.
- Contribute to the design, analysis, interpretation, presentation, and reporting of scientific protocols, Investigator Brochures, Clinical Study Reports, Clinician Reported Outcome Dossiers, and regulatory submissions.
- Assist in creating a robust, cross-functionally aligned Integrated Evidence Plan in collaboration with team members.
- Engage with opinion leaders in relevant disease areas and collaborate with Medical Affairs, Commercial, and other functions as necessary in alignment with corporate policies.
- Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practices, pharmacovigilance standards, standard operating procedures, and all quality standards in research activities.
This position is based onsite in Irvine, CA.

