Principal Research Scientist I

AbbVie; Westport; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Westport is seeking a Principal Research Scientist I to lead research projects and mentor a team of scientists. The role involves conceiving and executing innovative multidisciplinary strategies, while guiding project teams and communicating results to stakeholders.

You will serve as a lead scientist on multiple projects, publish findings, and contribute to patent filings. This is a senior, visible role within AbbVie’s small molecule ophthalmic portfolio.

Qualifications

• BSc or equivalent education with extensive experience (14+ yrs for PhD track).
• MS with 12+ years of experience; PhD with 6+ years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of scientists and evaluate performance.
• Lead project strategies and act as a principal investigator.
• Generate and communicate innovative scientific ideas and proposals.

Skills

Principal investigator

Leadership

Scientific communication

Mentoring

Education

BSc or equivalent

MS or equivalent

PhD

Job description

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 at Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, ( Facebook, Instagram ( , X ( and YouTube. ( Description

AbbVie Westport is the largest operating facility in the AbbVie global network, the site is a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a strong pipeline of new product introductions, technology transfers, and development projects spanning both small and large molecule programs.

We are looking for a talented and driven Principal Research Scientist I to join our team, supporting the Small Molecule Business Units. This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in bringing innovative ophthalmic products to patients worldwide, working within a highly collaborative team of scientific and technical professionals.

Purpose

To lead research and project activities, as well as the professional development of a small group of scientists, within the area of expertise through effective mentoring, guidance, and supervision. This role will independently conceive, execute, and communicate innovative multidisciplinary research or development strategies that support project and functional goals, while serving as a lead scientist on their own project and contributing scientific insight across multiple other projects. In addition, the role will act as an effective people leader, fostering team development, engagement, and high performance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of scientists. Evaluate the performance of those individuals; be accountable for the effective performance of the team/individuals. Foster individual development within the team.
• Proactively contributes to the performance and growth of the wider analytical department. Promote integration within global PDS&T function.
• Effectively function as a principle investigator/project manager, generating original technical ideas and research or development strategies.
• Demonstrate creative 'out of the box' thinking to solve difficult problems and champion new technologies to achieve project goals.
• Independently responsible for project science within his/her area of expertise on one or more project teams.
• Make significant contributions to project team through 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 with appropriate new strategies.
• Recognized and sought out as an expert in his/her discipline within the company and possibly externally.
• Primary author of publications, presentations, regulatory documents and/or primary inventor of patents. Present at leading scientific conferences.

Qualifications

• BSc or equivalent education and extensive, typically 14+ years of experience; MS or equivalent education with typically 12+ years of experience; PhD with typically 6+ years of experience in area or scientific area of discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a principle investigator, generating original technical ideas and research or development strategies.
• Demonstrate creative 'out of the box' thinking to solve difficult technical problems and champion new technologies to achieve project goals.
• Recognized and sought out as an expert in his/her discipline within the company and possibly externally.
• Experienced and demonstrated success as primary author of publications, presentations, regulatory documents and/or primary inventor of patents.
• Demonstrated scientific communication and presentation skills by presenting at leading scientific conferences.

Additional Information

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.

US & Puerto Rico only.