Principal Research Scientist II Psychiatry Drug Discovery
- Employer
- AbbVie
- Location
- Cambridge, MA
- Posted date
- Sep 28, 2026
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- Discipline
- Regulatory, Science/R&D, Research/Documentation, Biotechnology, Research, Pharmacology
- Required Education
- Doctorate/PHD/MD
- Position Type
- Full time
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Job Details
Company Description
About AbbVie
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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.
Job Description
Overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated neuroscientist with strongdrug discoveryexpertise to join our Discovery Psychiatry team. The successful candidate willapplydrugdiscoveryprinciples into exploratory through late-stagediscovery programs and integrateknowledgeacrossin vitroand in vivo electrophysiological approaches. Candidatemusthave a strong understanding ofneural circuits,multimodalneurophysiologicalmethodologiesandtranslationalutility. This role is an exciting opportunity to supportpsychiatry research fromtarget validation,compound profiling,through clinical development in adynamic, collaborativedrugdiscovery environment.
Key Responsibilities
EstablishDrug Discoveryframework in Psychiatryportfolio
Contribute to the development and implementation ofresearchworkflows thatintegratecomplex multimodal datasets
Ensure alignment of development anddiscoverywith broader cross-functional program team goals
Support strategic decision-making in psychiatry drug discovery
Provide scientific guidance and mentoring to junior scientists and research associates
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Science related field with 16 years of related work; Masters Degree Science or PharmD with 14 years of related work; PhD in Science or related field with 8 years of related work experience.
Industry experience within early discoveryfor Psychiatry
Demonstrated experience with neurophysiologyand/orfunctionalapproaches, including experience in the design and execution ofstudies investigatingsynaptic and circuitmodulationrelevant to psychiatric indications
Strong ability to work in cross-functional teams and effectively communicate scientific findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
Desired Qualifications
Experience building translational frameworks or predictive approaches for functional biology data
Additional Information
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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, andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin 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 toparticipatein our long-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 employeeremainsin the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.
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Company
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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
We are AbbVie. A global Fortune 500 biopharmaceutical company creating life-changing medicines and first-in-kind solutions that make a real difference in people’s lives.
Our 50,000+ employees across geographies, disciplines, and therapeutic areas put impact at the core of every decision. With over $50B invested in R&D since our founding in 2013, we’re always focused on helping people and communities thrive for generations to come.
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- 1-800-255-5162
- Location
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Illinois
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