Principal Research Scientist I, Biologics Analytical Research & Development

AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) is a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company formed in 2013 following separation from Abbott. AbbVie combines the focus and passion of a leading-edge biotech with the expertise and capabilities of a long-established pharmaceutical leader to develop and market advanced therapies that address some of the world's most complex and serious diseases.

AbbVie Biologics Analytical Research & Development (Biologics Analytical R&D) 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 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.  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 Analytical R&D provide unique opportunities to work with global and cross-functional teams to drive exceptional science and innovative product development strategies. 

The biologics characterization group develops state-of-the-art analytical techniques for in-depth characterization of therapeutic proteins and other novel biologic molecules using advanced, combined analytical techniques. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert in BioARD, lead phase-appropriate analytical development strategies for biologics characterization including ADC, multi-specific antibodies, and other novel modalities.
• Design and execute the buildout of biotherapeutics extended characterization methods, to facilitate in-process analytics, product release, stability, comparability.
• Make lab-based, data-driven, and phase-appropriate contributions to project team and deliver results in a team-oriented setting and will work across scientific disciplines to drive programs through critical milestones.
• Represent key area function in cross-functional project teams, provide hands-on analytical support, technical oversight to portfolios.  
• Collaborate and integrate scientific objectives associated with development of new/improved products or technology; contribute to internal scientific exchange and publications.
• Author, review lab notebook, analytical report, and analytical sections of regulatory filings. Primary author of external publications, presentations, regulatory documents and/or primary inventor of patents. Present at leading scientific conferences.
• May mentor/supervise a team of one or more, guide and evaluate the performance of those individuals; is accountable for the effective performance of the team/individuals.