Principal Research Scientist I, Engineering
- Employer
- AbbVie
- Location
- North Chicago, IL
- Posted date
- Sep 28, 2026
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- Discipline
- Regulatory, Science/R&D, Research/Documentation, Biotechnology, 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
Processengineers support API and natural products projects through all phases of late-stage development, commercialization,andproduct life cycle.This positionis responsible forassessing key unit operations (e.g., reactions, crystallizations) for process robustness, scientific understanding, and potential scale-up risksfrom the lab to a manufacturing environment.Effective cross-functional interactions withotherfunctions (e.g.,technical,quality, regulatory)and on-site manufacturing personnelarekeyforsuccessful job performance.
Purpose
Lead research and/or project activities with a group of scientists within the individuals area of expertise by effectively mentoring,guidingand/or supervising scientific personnel. Oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of processesfor key modalities (e.g., small molecule APIs, antibody drug conjugates, peptides, and natural products)from development to commercialization. Independently conceive,executeand communicate novel multi-disciplinary research or development strategies that achieve project and area goals. Serve as a lead scientist on his/her own project and contribute scientific insights into multiple other projects.
Responsibilities
Leveragecore chemical engineering principles(chemicalkinetics,transport phenomena, thermodynamics, mathematical modeling)in experimentaldesign, thought processin problem-solving, and data analysis.
Understandand adhere to corporate standardsregardingcode of conduct, safety,appropriate handlingof materials, controlleddrugand radioactive compounds, andGxPcompliance.
Effectively function as a principalinvestigator, generating original technical ideas and research or development strategies.
Demonstrate creative 'out of the box' thinking to solve difficult problems and championnew technologiesto achieve project goals.
Independently responsible for project science within his/her area of expertise on one or more project teams.
Make significant contributions to projectteamthrough lab-based, or other work environments, activities.
Generate new scientific proposals and lead those efforts. Anticipate and critically evaluate scientific or regulatory advances or competitive threats and respond withappropriate newstrategies.
Recognized and sought out as an expert in his/her discipline within the company andpossibly externally.
Primary author of publications, presentations, regulatorydocumentsand/or primary inventor of patents.Present at leading scientific conferences.
Mentor/supervise a team of one or more and evaluate the performance of those individuals; is accountable for the effective performance of the team/individuals.
Qualifications
BS, MS, or PhD in chemical engineering or a related field and14+ (BS),12+ (MS), or6+ (PhD) years of relevant industrial experience.
Possessexcellent written and oral communication skills.
Possessthorough theoretical and practical understanding ofownscientific discipline.
Demonstrated ability to function as a principalinvestigator, generating original technical ideas and research or development strategies.
Recognized and sought out as an expert in his/her discipline within the company andpossibly externally.
Experienced anddemonstratedsuccess as primary author of publications, presentations, regulatorydocumentsand/or primary inventor of patents.
Demonstrated scientific communication and presentation skills by presenting at leading scientific conferences.
Key Leadership Competencies:
Buildsstrong relationships with peers and cross-functionally with partners outside ofteam.
Learnsfast,understandskeyobjectives, and can changecoursequickly whereindicated.
Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo.
Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.
Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation.
Demonstrates excellenttechnical andpersonal mentorshipof others.
Additional Information
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
