AbbVie Posted August 3, 2026

Therapeutic Area Head, Oncology

Seoul, Seoul Full-time
Oncology
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About this opportunity

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.

Job Description

• Lead and execute the Medical Affairs strategy for assigned Oncology assets, both pipeline and marketed products, aligned with brand and therapeutic area objectives.

• Partner strategically with Marketing, Commercial, and Market Access teams, providing scientific input to brand strategy, promotional materials, and product launches.

• Build and maintain credible relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), serving as AbbVie's trusted scientific liaison in Oncology.

• Drive innovative research concepts and clinical data generation to address key scientific questions and strengthen product evidence.

• Deliver scientific and technical training to internal teams, ensuring they have current, high-quality medical knowledge.

• Lead team development, onboarding, mentoring, performance coaching, and training assessments, to build a high-engagement, growth-oriented culture.

Qualifications

· Medical Expertise: Medical Doctor (MD) preferred, with a specialization or strong interest in Hematology, Oncology, or Internal Medicine. Must be committed to continuously developing expert knowledge in these therapeutic areas.

· Industry Experience: Proven track record in the pharmaceutical industry and market, including people management experience.

· Clinical & Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of clinical research methodology and current regulatory/legislative requirements.

· Stakeholder Management: Exceptional networking, diplomacy, and stakeholder engagement skills.

· Integrity & Compliance: Strong commitment to scientific quality, integrity, and regulatory compliance.

· Communication: Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Additional Information

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.

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Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Not listed
Therapeutic area
Oncology
Location
Seoul, Seoul
Employment type
Full-time

How this role compares

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We currently track 6622 comparable roles across 193 biopharma companies.

6622Comparable roles tracked
6389Currently active
193Companies hiring similar roles
80Countries represented

Salary context

1524 of 6622 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

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Peer group range $0 – $475,500 (median $177,000)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 6622 comparable roles

United States2661
Germany511
China454
India320
France226
United Kingdom225

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Seniority mix

3496 of 6622 peers have a known seniority level

Manager1076
Senior608
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc524
Director414
Associate Director324
Principal211
Associate154
Senior Director138
Executive/VP47

Therapeutic area mix

517 of 6622 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology217
Neuroscience109
Immunology64
Dermatology & Aesthetics39
Rare Disease35
Cardiovascular / CVRM19
Vaccines & Infectious Disease14
Respiratory8
Ophthalmology6
Gastroenterology6

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