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Principal Research Scientist I, Biologics Analytical R&D (External Programs)

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 www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on XFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Job Description

AbbVie Biologics Analytical Research & Development (Biologics ARD) is a global analytical sciences organization responsible for CMC analytical activities related to the development of AbbVie's therapeutic biologic products.  Our scope includes AbbVie's diverse pipeline of innovative therapeutic biologics medicines, including monoclonal antibodies, antibody drug conjugates (ADC), and other novel modalities, and spans from the selection of Discovery candidate molecules through the transition of analytical methods and testing to operations partners for late stage development.  We are building a world-class team of scientists and leaders who will drive the advancement of industry-leading analytical capabilities and make meaningful contributions to advance AbbVie's pipeline of innovative medicines.  Careers in AbbVie Biologics ARD provide unique opportunities to work with global and cross-functional teams to drive exceptional science and innovative product development strategies.

The Analytical Development – External Programs group within Biologics ARD is responsible for early development (through clinical proof of concept) of programs with outsourced analytical activities.  The candidate will serve as analytical lead on internal CMC teams and will work with external parties on method development, optimization, validation/transfer, and testing of clinical supplies to meet analytical deliverables for their given development programs.  In collaboration with cross-functional partners, the lead will define analytical strategies for formulation and process development studies.  Key deliverables include robust analytical methods, clinical supplies release testing and stability studies to establish clinical product dating, product control strategies informed by analytical data and method understanding, comprehensive data packages that drive product and process understanding, and regulatory submission content. 

Major Responsibilities

  • As analytical lead, develop analytical strategies and communicate to Analytical R&D functions and CMC business partners for experimental execution in support of stability studies, product analytical control strategies, comparability studies and extended characterization of biologics.
  • Collaborate with third party laboratories to ensure CMC timelines are met.
  • Interpret and identify data trends in key analytical release and stability assays.
  • Author and/or review key regulatory documents, laboratory data, technical memos and reports.
  • Proactively advise and share knowledge/expert opinions with peers and senior management. Mentor peers in project management and development of analytical strategies.
  • Demonstrate scientific excellence in analytical characterization of biologics internally and externally and build and foster an active network of consortia collaborations
  • Brainstorm ideas for continuous improvement activities and lead/participate in initiatives.
  • Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, and GXP compliance.

Qualifications

  • BS (14+ years); MS (12+ years), or PhD (6+ years) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Biology with previous work experience (6+ years) in a pharmaceutical laboratory setting.
  • Preferred candidate should have experience in project management/leadership of analytical development activities for biologic compounds (mAbs, antibody drug conjugates and/or fusion proteins).
  • Preferred candidate should have experience managing third party laboratories. 
  • Experience and strong knowledge of protein HPLC (e.g., SEC, IEX, HIC), capillary electrophoresis, and other separation techniques as applied to protein analysis.  
  • Demonstrated scientific writing skills and excellent verbal communication skills. 
  • Experience in laboratory systems (LIMS, CDS, ELN) preferred.
  • Statistical knowledge and experience are preferred, e.g. capability analysis, gauge R&R and design of experiments (DOE) methodologies.

Key AbbVie Competencies:

  • Interact well with diverse groups within function and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external collaborators to enable higher performance.
  • Learns fast, grasps the "essence" and can change course quickly where indicated.
  • Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo.
  • Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.
  • Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality.

Level and compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Additional Information

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

  • On-site role with hybrid flexibility, based out of North Chicago, IL. 
  • Level and compensation will be commensurate with experience.
  • 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 of this 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. ​
  • This job is eligible to participate in our long-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 any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and 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, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion.  It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.

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