AbbVie
Senior Scientist II - Biologics Drug Product Development
AbbVie, North Chicago, Illinois, us, 60086
Senior Scientist II - Biologics Drug Product Development
AbbVie is seeking a Senior Scientist II - Biologics Drug Product Development. This role involves supporting the early-stage development of biologics drug product formulations and manufacturing processes, with a focus on mass spectrometry and advanced characterization to inform candidate selection and formulation design.
Base pay range: $106,500.00/yr - $202,500.00/yr. The actual pay will be based on skills and experience.
Key Responsibilities
Lead developability assessment activities, including candidate screening and selection for clinical studies of monoclonal antibodies, antibody drug conjugates, bispecifics, and fusion proteins.
Utilize analytical instruments to understand structural stability of biotherapeutic entities to influence candidate protein sequence design and selection.
Develop independent research ideas and pursue scientific questions to continually improve developability approaches. Present data at internal and external conferences and prepare manuscripts for publication or patent applications.
Build and manage strategic alignments with key stakeholders, revise and improve business workflows, and manage project timelines and resources. Develop the optimal CMC development path for assigned discovery projects with collaborators from various R&D functions, emphasizing collaboration, quality, and urgency.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with typically 12 years of experience, or Master’s Degree with typically 10 years, or PhD with typically 4 years.
At least 2 years of industry experience in CMC development of biotherapeutics (preferred).
Deep understanding of protein stability characterization (e.g., SEC, IEX, HIC, CE).
Additional robotics expertise and digital data capture experience is beneficial.
Knowledge of functional excipient degradation pathways is a plus.
Solid understanding of scientific approaches to develop commercially viable protein drug products.
Key Competencies
Builds strong relationships with peers and cross-functional partners to enable higher performance.
Excellent oral communication in a scientific setting, with strong technical writing and documentation skills.
Ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities, and manage multiple tasks with short lead times.
Raises the bar and pursues continuous improvement.
Creates a learning environment open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.
Embraces others’ ideas, nurtures innovation, and translates ideas into practical results.
Additional Information
The compensation range describes base pay and may be modified based on location and other factors. Benefits include paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) for eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in short-term and long-term incentive programs.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to integrity, innovation, and inclusion. EEO statements apply."
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.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html. For reasonable accommodations, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html.
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Base pay range: $106,500.00/yr - $202,500.00/yr. The actual pay will be based on skills and experience.
Key Responsibilities
Lead developability assessment activities, including candidate screening and selection for clinical studies of monoclonal antibodies, antibody drug conjugates, bispecifics, and fusion proteins.
Utilize analytical instruments to understand structural stability of biotherapeutic entities to influence candidate protein sequence design and selection.
Develop independent research ideas and pursue scientific questions to continually improve developability approaches. Present data at internal and external conferences and prepare manuscripts for publication or patent applications.
Build and manage strategic alignments with key stakeholders, revise and improve business workflows, and manage project timelines and resources. Develop the optimal CMC development path for assigned discovery projects with collaborators from various R&D functions, emphasizing collaboration, quality, and urgency.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with typically 12 years of experience, or Master’s Degree with typically 10 years, or PhD with typically 4 years.
At least 2 years of industry experience in CMC development of biotherapeutics (preferred).
Deep understanding of protein stability characterization (e.g., SEC, IEX, HIC, CE).
Additional robotics expertise and digital data capture experience is beneficial.
Knowledge of functional excipient degradation pathways is a plus.
Solid understanding of scientific approaches to develop commercially viable protein drug products.
Key Competencies
Builds strong relationships with peers and cross-functional partners to enable higher performance.
Excellent oral communication in a scientific setting, with strong technical writing and documentation skills.
Ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities, and manage multiple tasks with short lead times.
Raises the bar and pursues continuous improvement.
Creates a learning environment open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.
Embraces others’ ideas, nurtures innovation, and translates ideas into practical results.
Additional Information
The compensation range describes base pay and may be modified based on location and other factors. Benefits include paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) for eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in short-term and long-term incentive programs.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to integrity, innovation, and inclusion. EEO statements apply."
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.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html. For reasonable accommodations, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html.
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