Principal Research Scientist I

AbbVie; Westport; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Westport, a major AbbVie facility, seeks a Principal Research Scientist I to lead research activities and mentor a small group of scientists within ophthalmic product development. The role involves independently conceiving and executing multidisciplinary strategies, guiding project teams, and influencing outcomes across multiple programs.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, scientific vision, and the ability to communicate complex results to diverse stakeholders,

Qualifications

• Experience as lead investigator capable of generating original technical ideas and research strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and supervise scientific staff and teams.
• Strong scientific communication and presentation skills with record of publications/patents.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of scientists and evaluate performance; develop individuals.
• Contribute to performance and growth of the analytical department and global PDS&T function.
• Act as principal investigator/project manager for one or more projects; generate innovative strategies.

Education

BSc or equivalent

MS or equivalent

PhD

Job description

Company 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. AbbVie operates across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, and neuroscience, and offers products and services in its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job 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

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