Principal Research Scientist II, Analytical R&D

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AbbVie Analytical Research & Development (Analytical R&D) is a global analytical scientific 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 medicines and spans from the selection of Discovery candidate molecules through Early-Stage Clinical 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 Analytical R&D provide unique opportunities to work with global and cross-functional teams to drive exceptional science and innovative product development strategies.  We are looking for diverse candidates with strong scientific and leadership experience to join the AbbVie Analytical R&D team and can offer exciting and rewarding career opportunities for these candidates. 

Position Description: 

For the Principal Research Scientist I or II position, we are seeking a highly motivated, experienced analytical scientist to lead a small team of analytical scientists supporting early phase development of small molecule New Chemical Entities (NCEs) drug substance and drug product in both preclinical and clinical programs. 

The candidate should have extensive expertise in applying regulatory guidelines within an R&D environment with a fit for purpose mind set.  The candidate will need experience in analytical control strategies, analytical method development, characterization, validation, release, and stability testing. 

He/she should be able to perform research along with directing research and/or project activities by effectively mentoring, guiding and/or supervising scientific personnel. Should conceive, execute and communicate novel multi-disciplinary research or development strategies that achieve project and strategic goals. Serve as an analytical project lead scientist on projects and contribute scientific insights into multiple other projects and initiatives.

He/she must foster productive collaborations within the global Analytical R&D organization and with R&D cross-functional partners such as Pre-Clinical Safety, Process Chemistry, Process Engineering, Drug Product Development, Molecular Profiling and Drug Delivery, Quality Assurance and CMC-Regulatory.  

Responsibilities:

• Mentor/supervise a team to support the development of NCE candidates (RSM to API to DP) from pre-clinical through Phase II clinical trials and accountable for the effective performance of the team/individuals.
• Responsible for method development, testing procedures, and implementation of analytical control strategies to help the advancement of drug discovery candidates.
• Apply analytical separation and detection modes for complex impurity profiling of pharmaceutical products.
• Generate new scientific proposals and lead those efforts. Anticipate and critically evaluate scientific or regulatory advances or competitive threats and respond with appropriate new strategies.
• Utilize understanding of a range of analytical techniques to conduct research and development studies related to small-molecule drug products, active pharmaceutical ingredients, intermediates, starting materials, impurities and impurity profiling.
• Routinely demonstrate scientific initiative and creativity in research or development activities and maintain a high level of productivity in the lab.
• Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality.
• Encourage ideas and drive for continuous improvement and champion initiatives within Analytical R&D and across R&D partner functions.
• Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo.
• Understand and comply with AbbVie safety, quality and regulatory policies and government regulations. 

• Bachelors, Masters, or Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry typically with a minimum of  14 (BS), 12 (MS), or 6 (Ph.D.) years related industry experience.
• Demonstrated people-management experience. 
• Strong technical background in analytical chemistry, excellent analytical problem-solving skills. Capable of independently developing and troubleshoot analytical methods.
• Demonstrate creative 'out of the box' thinking to solve difficult problems and
• Champion new technologies to achieve project goals.
• Hands on experience with HPLC analysis and method development along with fundamental understanding and working knowledge of various analytical techniques including Dissolution, MS, GC, and NMR.
• Self-motivated, hard-working, detail-oriented individual able to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Experience in the use of computerized data handling systems.
• High-quality written and oral communication skills and ability to interact effectively with interdisciplinary scientists and engineers.
• Learns fast, grasps the "essence" and can change course quickly where indicated.
• High-quality written and oral communication skills and ability to interact effectively with interdisciplinary scientists and engineers.

Leveling will be commensurate with experience. 

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

• This is an on-site opportunity located in AbbVie's campus located north of Chicago.
• 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. 

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