Principal Research Scientist II, Process Chemistry
- Employer
- AbbVie
- Location
- North Chicago, IL
- Posted date
- Sep 28, 2026
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- Discipline
- Engineering, Manufacturing & Production, Regulatory, Science/R&D, Process Engineer, Process, Research/Documentation, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Research
- Required Education
- Bachelors Degree
- 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
Job Description
The ProcessChemistrygroup is responsible for inventing and executing the chemical processesforpreparing active pharmaceuticalingredients(API) to enable toxicology studies, clinical trials, and drug product development for AbbVies pre-clinical and clinical candidates. We create valuable intellectual property through composition of matter, chemical processes, and technology,resulting in the development of safe and cost-effective commercial manufacturing processes.
AbbVie is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Principal Research ScientistIItocontribute tochemical process research and developmentof small molecules, peptides, antibody-drug conjugates, and other modalitiesviaexpertiseinchemicalcatalysis.The selected candidate willleadthe development of catalytic processes for the scalable synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs)and application ofAI/MLtoolsfor the discovery and optimization of catalyticreactions.Deep expertise inchemicalcatalysis,astrong foundation insynthetic organic chemistry, and the technical versatility to integrate modern computational and high-throughput experimentation tools into process developmentis required for this role.
Responsibilities:
Lead the setting andimplementation of strategiesfor solvingcomplexsyntheticproblems in process development,via implementation ofchemicalcatalytic methods.
Lead efforts in the identification and design ofchemical catalystsin support of novel or improved synthetic transformations for API process development.
Effectively applyexpertise in CMC development in support of business development activities.
Leverage AI/ML tools and high-throughput experimentation (HTE) to acceleratereactionscreening, optimization, and process development cycles.
Participate in and/or lead project teams associated with process development and characterization forsmall molecules,peptides, antibody-drug conjugates,and other modalities.
Lead a group of scientists, set project strategies and responsibilities,define timelines, and provide mentorship in a matrixed team setting.
Connect unrelated concepts to generate new ideasand always be on the lookout for the next big win.
Author and review technical reports, regulatory documents, patents, and scientific publications,present findings at internal and external scientific forums.
Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding GxP compliance, code of conduct, safety, and appropriate handling of materials.
Qualifications
Bachelors, Masters, or PhD Degree inorganicchemistry with typically 16+ (BS), 14+ (MS) or8+ (PhD) years of experience.
Expertise insynthetic organic chemistry with demonstrated hands-on experience incatalysis
Experience withhigh-throughput experimentation (HTE)platforms and data analysis workflows for rapidcatalystidentification and reaction optimization.
Demonstrated ability ininnovating new chemical and automation technologies.
Proven scientific leadership; strong interpersonal and communication skills for facilitating collaborations.
Experience insyntheticmoleculeprocess development.
Proven track-record of high impact publications in external scientific journals.
Proven track-recordasanindustry leader in the field ofcatalysis.
Proven track-recordas a people manager.
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.
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.
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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.
- Phone
- 1-800-255-5162
- Location
- 1 North Waukegan Road
North Chicago
Illinois
60064
