Careers in Neuroscience: Neuroscientist and Translational Research Director
May 28, 2026
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Learn about Derek L. Buhl, PhD, scientific director of AbbVie, a global biopharmaceutical company,in this new Careers in Neuroscience profile.Discover what Buhl does in his current role, the skills and education that helped him thrive in industry work, and the importance of making meaningful connections with people working in industry for those looking to follow a similar path.
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About the Contributor
Derek L. Buhl, PhD, is the scientific director of AbbVie. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Buhl is responsible for the translational strategy for CNS disorders in late-stage discovery and across clinical development stages, first-in-human, proof-of-mechanism, proof-of-concept, registration studies as well as life cycle management studies. He earned his bachelor’s degrees in psychology and a PhD in neuroscience from Rutgers University-Newark.
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