Associate Director/Principal Research Scientist II - Drug Product Design and Development

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly motivated Associate Director to lead drug product design and development. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to devise innovative strategies for drug delivery and formulation, ensuring the timely production of high-quality drug products. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in pharmaceutical sciences and a proven track record in drug development, along with strong leadership and communication skills. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a significant impact on patient health through innovative solutions.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Short-term Incentive Programs

Long-term Incentive Programs

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in drug product development.
• Strong background in formulation design and pharmaceutical technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in developing drug products and strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for project success.

Skills

Formulation Design

Pharmaceutical Technologies

Leadership

Cross-functional Team Management

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Master's in Biopharmaceutical Sciences

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Job description

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Associate Director - Drug Product Design and Development

View more categories View less categories Discipline Regulatory, Science/R&D, Biotechnology, Research Required Education Bachelors Degree Position Type Full time Hotbed BioMidwest, Best Places to Work

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, as well as products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

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. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care, as well as products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

Job Description

The Drug Product Design and Development (DPDD) group within the Small Molecule CMC organization at AbbVie is responsible for the design and development of drug products that enable the delivery of AbbVies candidate synthetic molecules in dosage forms to support various stages of clinical evaluation, from proof of concept to pivotal studies and life cycle innovation. DPDD collaborates with cross-functional teams to devise an integrated and phase-appropriate drug product development strategy, design and execute studies to develop bioavailable, stable, and manufacturable drug products, and ensure timely delivery of clinical supplies. DPDD is also accountable for optimizing formulation and manufacturing processes to develop commercializable drug products for Phase 3 clinical studies, meeting the needs of the patients we serve and ensuring consistent production of high-quality drug products.

AbbVie's DPDD organization is seeking a highly motivated and talented leader with experience and expertise in developing drug products for an Associate Director/Principal Research Scientist II position to join our team based in North Chicago, IL. The candidate will work with cross-functional teams to develop drug delivery and formulation strategies, lead the design, characterization, and understanding of formulations/processes, as well as explore delivery technologies for therapeutic peptides. In this role, the candidate will play a crucial role as a project lead within dynamic, engaging, and cross-functional teams with the ability to apply expertise and leadership skills to advise teams, solve complex problems, and drive innovation. The candidate is also expected to foster productive collaborations and demonstrate effective communication within scientific teams and senior CMC management.

Responsibilities:

• Leads a team of scientists to perform development studies to deliver drug products.
• Develops and implements a strategy that aligns with functional goals and key scientific objectives.
• Identifies emerging scientific trends from internal and external sources and incorporates relevant opportunities into longer-term functional strategies.
• Champions the development, implementation, and promotion of innovative drug delivery technologies.
• Serves as a proactive, responsible, and collaborative scientific leader on cross-functional development project teams and supports drug product development.
• Builds strong relationships and collaboratively drives activities with other functional units.
• Prepares and delivers concise scientific presentations and publications within and outside of AbbVie.
• Participates in internal and external initiatives/working groups to influence scientific thinking and approaches in the industry.
• Responsible for compliance with all applicable AbbVie policies and procedures.
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, and GXP compliance.
• Proactively advises and shares knowledge and expert opinions with subordinates, peers, and senior management.

Qualifications

*This position will be required to sit on-site 3 days/week*

• Ph.D. (8+ yr experience), Master (14+ yr experience), or Bachelors (16+ yr experience) in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biopharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Material Sciences, or related field.
• Strong theoretical background and practical experiences in formulation design and pharmaceutical technologies.
• Experience in developing oral peptide for clinical/commercial drug products is highly desirable.
• A comprehensive understanding of strategies and technologies for oral delivery of peptides is preferable.
• A proven track record in drug product development experience.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for oral drug products.
• Demonstration of creative 'out of the box' thinking to solve complex technical problems and champion new technologies to drive changes in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective leadership and stakeholder collaboration.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams.

Key Competencies:

• Delivers business results while also positioning AbbVie for long-term success.
• Builds strong relationships with peers and collaborates cross-functionally with partners outside of the team to enable higher performance.
• Learns fast, grasps the essence, and can change course quickly where indicated.
• 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 and manages innovation to reality.

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.
• This job is eligible to participate in our long-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 an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community, and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVies 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.

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AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines 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, eye care, virology, women’s health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Website: http://www.abbvie.com
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Location: 1 North Waukegan Road, North Chicago, Illinois, 60064, United States

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