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Scientist I, Biologics Drug Product Development

Employer
AbbVie
Location
North Chicago, IL
Salary
$71,000 - $134,500
Start date
Feb 3, 2025
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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 atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onX,Facebook,Instagram,YouTube,LinkedInandTik Tok.


Job Description

Biologics Drug Product Development (Bio DPD), a part of Development Sciences within AbbVies R&D, is a global organization that is responsible for drug product formulation and process development, and definition of the product presentation for biologics (proteins, conjugates, peptides, neurotoxins etc.) and genetic medicine (AAV, LNPs, Cell Therapy).

AbbVie is seeking a highly motivated candidate for the position of Scientist I, Biologics Drug Product Development, located in North Chicago, IL. We are seeking a scientist with experience in biologics formulation and process development, and characterization. Ideally someone who can do the following:

  • Independently execute laboratory experiments to address critical project needs and identify opportunities for development and improvement in collaboration with supervisor.
  • Continuously seek to improve existing laboratory methods and processes.
  • Demonstrate mastery of experimental techniques and methods of data analysis used in day-to-day responsibilities.
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional groups to support project goals

Key Responsibilities:

  • Independently execute and interpret critical experiments to answer scientific questions related to pharmaceutical development activities. Understand the broad objectives of the project as well as their role in achieving those objectives and modify experimental plan when required.
  • Meet experimental and project timelines in accordance with CMC strategy.
  • Support development projects with hands-on laboratory experimentation, data generation, and analysis of results. As needed, provide support for technical transfer and scale-up of laboratory process knowledge to manufacturing sites.
  • Learn and understand new experimental techniques and develop proficiency in techniques to serve as a resource for others.
  • Maintain detailed and organized electronic laboratory notebook, and compile data into scientific presentations and reports to support project goals.

Qualifications
  • Bachelors Degree or equivalent education in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Pharmaceutical science, or a related field with 5+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience, or Masters Degree or equivalent education with 2+ years of experience.
  • Theoretical and practical knowledge of protein biochemistry, stability, and analytics.
  • Experience with biologics (proteins, conjugates, peptides and/or neurotoxins) and/or genetic medicine (AAV, LNPs, cell therapy) formulation development, in-use studies, and DP process development.
  • Hands-on experience with biologics or genetic drug product preparation and analysis, e.g. HPLC/UPLC, UV-Vis spectroscopy, etc.
  • Excellent communication and written skills.
  • Familiarity with analytical techniques for protein stability and characterization testing, including SEC, CE-SDS, icIEF, HIAC, MFI, DLS, DSC, etc.
  • Knowledge of Design of Experiment (DoE), data analysis and experience of statistical software packages is preferred.
  • Understanding of relevant cGMP and regulatory guidance.
  • Experience with sterile manufacturing unit operations (freeze-thaw, mixing, filtration, filling, and freeze-drying) development and characterization
  • Ability to multitask and meet timelines in a dynamic environment

Additional Information

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

  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemay ultimatelypay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in thefuture.

  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.

  • This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable 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 AbbVies 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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Company

AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines 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, eye care, virology, women’s health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Stock Symbol: ABBV

Stock Exchange: NYSE

Company info
Website
Phone
1-800-255-5162
Location
1 North Waukegan Road
North Chicago
Illinois
60064
United States

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