Senior Scientist II, Biologics In Vitro Technologies

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Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Research Scientist to advance therapeutic antibody programs. Candidates will implement novel selection strategies and lead complex projects in a collaborative environment. This role demands a strong scientific foundation coupled with excellent leadership skills to drive innovative antibody discovery efforts.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance

401(k) eligibility

Opportunity for short-term and long-term incentive programs

Qualifications

• Typically requires 4-6 years (PhD), 10-12 years (MS), or 12-14+ years (BS) of experience.
• Experience with flow cytometry is beneficial.
• Recognition in the scientific community, evidenced by publications and patents is important.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute research strategies for therapeutic antibodies.
• Manage team performance and ensure quality technical reports.
• Engage with internal and external scientific leaders.

Skills

Hands-on experience with in vitro antibody discovery display technologies

Antibody engineering and optimization

Strong molecular biology skills

Team player

Excellent organizational skills

Education

PhD, MS, or BS degree in Biochemistry or related disciplines

Tools

Geneious

PipeBio

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description

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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onX,Facebook,Instagram,YouTube,LinkedInandTik Tok.

Job Description

The Biologics Discovery Sciences Group at AbbVie is seeking an accomplished scientist to contribute significantly to the conception, execution, and communication of antibody discovery strategies in a highly collaborative environment. The successful candidate will develop and execute research strategies to advance the discovery and development of therapeutic antibodies for AbbVie’s core therapeutic areas. Key responsibilities include designing and executing in vitro display technologies for lead antibody identification and optimization. The candidate is also expected to generate internal and external collaborations to further program goals and drive antibody discovery programs within a multidisciplinary research group in a dynamic, fast-paced team setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement novel selection strategies and build industry-leading libraries for discovery and screening of therapeutic candidates.
• Identify and solve technical problems independently; conceive and implement innovative research ideas.
• Leverage expertise to develop and execute research for a detailed mechanistic understanding of therapeutic molecules' molecular pharmacology.
• Provide project updates, analyses, and advice to cross-functional teams and senior management.
• Present original work across departments and at scientific conferences; may author or co-author peer-reviewed scientific papers or patents.
• Manage scientist(s), evaluate team performance, and ensure effective performance of the team.
• Ensure consistency and quality of technical reports.
• Engage with internal and external scientific leaders in collaborative research.
• Serve as a biologics lead for cross-functional teams and contribute scientific insights into projects across various therapeutic areas; recognized as an expert in the discovery and engineering of therapeutic molecules.

Qualifications

• PhD, MS, or BS degree in Biochemistry, Biochemical Engineering, or related disciplines with typically 4-6(PhD), 10-12+ (MS), or 12-14+ (BS) years of experience.
• Hands-on experience with in vitro antibody discovery display technologies (e.g., phage, yeast, mammalian).
• Extensive experience and knowledge in antibody engineering and optimization, including humanization and Fc optimization.
• Expertise in antibody and/or antibody fragment library design and construction.
• Strong molecular biology skills.
• Experience in displaying complex proteins (non-antibody-like) is .
• Familiarity with sequence analysis tools such as Geneious and PipeBio.
• Experience with flow cytometry.
• Ability to explore and develop new approaches to advance innovative in vitro discovery and screening technologies.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Team player with the capability to operate in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment and across functional and therapeutic areas.
• Adaptability to rapid changes in project priorities and timelines.
• Recognition in the scientific community, evidenced by a record of peer-reviewed publications and patents, is .
• Highly developed leadership and managerial experience is .
• Strong ability to engage with internal and external scientific leaders in collaborative research.

Additional Information

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

• 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, andwemay ultimatelypay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in 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 to participate in our short-term incentiveprograms.

• This job is eligible to participate in 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 employee remains in the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

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