Senior Scientist I, Analytical R&D

Company Description

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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at . Follow @abbvie on X , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , LinkedIn and Tik Tok .

Job Description

Purpose:

AbbVie Analytical Research & Development (ARD) is a global analytical sciences organization responsible for all CMC analytical activities related to the development of AbbVie's pharmaceutical products. Our scope includes AbbVie's diverse pipeline of innovative small molecule and therapeutic biologic medicines and spans from the selection of Discovery candidate molecules through the transition of analytical methods and testing to commercial labs to support product launch.

Within ARD’s Chromatography Center of Excellence is the Screening Lab, which functions as a high-throughput method screening and development group that serves a diverse set of stakeholders and impacts all pipeline programs. The Screening Lab is seeking an experienced Separations Scientist with expertise in chromatographic method development. An ideal candidate would have a proven track record of developing novel approaches for method development and solutions to difficult separations related challenges. The candidate should possess a strong understanding of the fundamental properties and theory of chromatography as it pertains to biotherapeutic molecules and other complex separations. Additional experience with chromatographic method development software, advanced CDS control, downstream purification, and automation is desirable. In this dynamic and fast-paced environment, your expertise and insight will ensure that robust and reliable methods are provided to project teams.

Responsibilities:

•Demonstrate the ability to resolve key project hurdles and assumptions by effectively utilizing available information and technical expertise to deliver results within project timelines.

•Publish research in peer-reviewed journals and present work at both internal and external scientific conferences.

•Proactively seek out new information in the literature and incorporate this into individual project(s) as well as the overall program.

•Seize opportunities to pursue project relevant leads that are in line with the group’s strategy.

•Develop high-throughput platform screening capabilities for separation-based assays.

•Expected to evaluate novel technology approaches and build scientific profile both internally and externally in terms of pipeline contributions and scholarly achievements.

•Maintain a high level of productivity in the lab, and communicate effectively with numerous stakeholders.

•Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, controlled drug and radioactive compounds, GxP compliance, and animal care where applicable.

•May mentor/supervise a team of one or more and guide and evaluate the performance of those individuals; is accountable for the effective performance of the team/individuals.

Qualifications

•Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 10 years of experience, Master’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 8 years of experience, PhD and no experience necessary.

•Possess thorough theoretical and practical understanding of own scientific discipline.

•Effective writer and communicator of research or other regulatory materials.

•Possesses a strong understanding of the fundamental properties and theory of chromatography.

•Proven, hands-on experience in the development of novel complex analytical methods.

•Experience with in-silico techniques such as chromatographic modeling and machine learning and knowledge of using Fusion®, Drylab®, Chromsword® or GoSilico® would be a plus.

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time ofthis posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location,and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. ​

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. ​

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of anybonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's soleand absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. ​

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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