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To solve tough challenges, we bring together diverse expertise to create an inclusive and collaborative environment where ideas can thrive. Learn more about the innovators leading R&D at AbbVie.

Roopal Thakkar, M.D​​.

Roopal Thakkar, M.D.

Executive Vice President, Research & Development, Chief Scientific Officer

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Latif Akintade, M.D.

Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs and Health Economics Outcomes Research

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Primal Kaur, M.D.

Senior Vice President, Global Development of Immunology, Neuroscience, Eye Care and Specialty

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Darin J. Messina, Ph.D.

Senior Vice President, Aesthetics R&D

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Jonathon Sedgwick, Ph.D.

Senior Vice Pre​sident and Global Head, Discovery Research

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Daejin Abidoye

Daejin Abidoye, M.D.

Vice President, Therapeutic Area Head for Solid Tumor Oncology

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Andrew L. Campbell, M.D.

Vice President, Clinical Sciences

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Michael Foley

Vice President, Clinical Development Operations

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Philip Hajduk, Ph.D.

Vice Pre​sident, R​&D Information Research

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Wolfram Nothaft, M.D.

Vice President, Asset Strategy Leadership & Portfolio Program Management

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Mariana Cota Stirner, Ph.D.

Vice President, Therapeutic Area Head Oncology, Hematology

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Raymond C. Votzmeyer

Vice President, Global Regulatory Affairs

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Shuhong Zhang, Ph.D.

Shuhong Zhang, Ph.D.

Vice President, Development Sciences

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