Scientist II, Analytical Research & Development

Job Description

AbbVie (NYSE : ABBV) is a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company formed in 2013 following separation from Abbott.

AbbVie combines the focus and passion of a leading-edge biotech with the expertise and capabilities of a long-established pharmaceutical leader to develop and market advanced therapies that address some of the world's most complex and serious diseases.

AbbVie Analytical Research & Development (Analytical R&D) is a global analytical sciences organization responsible for all CMC analytical activities related to the development of AbbVie's pharmaceutical products.

Our scope includes AbbVie's diverse pipeline of innovative small molecule and therapeutic biologic medicines and spans from the selection of Discovery candidate molecules through the transition of analytical methods and testing to commercial labs to support product launch.

We are building a world-class team of scientists and leaders who will drive the advancement of industry-leading analytical capabilities and make substantial contributions to advance AbbVie's pipeline of innovative medicines.

Careers in AbbVie Analytical R&D provide unique opportunities to work with global and cross-functional teams to drive exceptional science and innovative product development strategies.

We are looking for diverse candidates with strong scientific and leadership experience to join the AbbVie Analytical R&D team and can offer exciting and rewarding career opportunities for these candidates.

Role Overview :

Within Analytical R&D, the Early Development Team focuses on preclinical analytical method development across a wide range of pipeline programs.

The group is highly cross-functional and works closely with internal Analytical R&D colleagues, as well as, with Discovery, Process Chemistry, Pharmaceutics and Formulation teams.

Key Responsibilities :

• Responsible for performing method development activities (e.g. (U)HPLC with UV / Vis or MS detection) related to small-molecule active pharmaceutical ingredients, intermediates, starting materials, pre-clinical formulations, and accelerated stability samples.
• Responsible for efficiently processing and visualizing analytical data, with special attention to trends and correlations.
• Responsible for maintaining and keeping an accurate laboratory notebook with high attention to detail.
• Autonomous and productive in performing lab work, including, but not limited to, solution and sample preparations, stability studies, instrument maintenance, and buffer preparations, after appropriate training.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or Organic Chemistry, with typically 7+ (BS), 5+ (MS) years related industry experience.
• Working technical background in analytical chemistry with capability and / or willingness to develop analytical methods.
• Hands on experience with HPLC analysis and method development.
• Self-motivated, hard-working, detail-oriented individual able to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• High-quality written and oral communication skills and ability to interact effectively with interdisciplinary scientists and engineers.

Preferred :

• Ability to utilize a range of analytical techniques to perform development studies related to small-molecule active pharmaceutical ingredients, intermediates, starting materials, and pre-clinical formulations.
• Previous experience with small-molecule pharmaceutical development including long-acting injectable formulations.

Key Leadership Competencies

• Builds strong relationships with peers as well as partners outside of the Early Development Team to enable a productive cross-functional working environment.
• Learns fast, grasps the "essence" and can change course quickly where indicated.

Additional Information

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

The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position.

Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range.

This range may be modified in the future.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical / dental / vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

Note : No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion.

It is AbbVie’s 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.