Associate Scientist, Chemistry

Allergan; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Scientist level Process Chemist to conduct late-stage chemical process development, support projects from late clinical development through commercialization, and manage activities across the product lifecycle. The role involves organic synthesis, scale-up, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to bring therapies to market.

The position emphasizes hands-on experimentation, data-driven decisions, and strict adherence to safety, GxP, and regulatory standards within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent education, with typically 5 years of experience.
• Advanced knowledge in modern synthetic organic chemistry and purification.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent experimentation to generate reliable and consistent data.
• Use data analysis to guide future work.
• Troubleshoot experiments and instrumentation.
• Learn and understand new experimental techniques.
• Adhere to code of conduct, safety, material handling, and GxP compliance.
• Provide support to manufacturing facilities during commercial production.
• Present technical topics to cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

Organic synthesis

Spectral analysis

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Lab techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

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 www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

Purpose

AbbVie's Product Development Science & Technology group is seeking a Scientist level Process Chemist to conduct late-stage chemical process development, support projects from late clinical development through commercialization and throughout the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated scientist, with a proven track record of accomplishment in the field of organic synthesis, to work in a multi-functional team environment.

• The candidate will be responsible for developing organic chemistry processes and executing on scale to provide practical access to potential therapies, which may include small molecules and/or antibody drug conjugates.
• The candidate will support the development and oversight of process chemistry and manufacturing controls at commercial sites.
• The position involves multi-disciplinary interactions with scientists, engineers, and cross-functional collaborators involved in bringing therapies to market.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent experimentation to generate reliable and consistent data.
• Use data analysis to guide future work.
• Troubleshoot experiments and instrumentation.
• Learn and understand new experimental techniques.
• Ability to impact projects through lab and manufacturing plant-based activities.
• Provide support to manufacturing facilities during commercial production
• Present technical topics to cross-functional stakeholders
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, controlled drug and radioactive compounds, GxP compliance, and animal care where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent education, with typically 5 yearsof experience, or Master’s Degree or equivalent education with typically two years of experience.
• A range of functional expertise in modern synthetic organic chemistry, compound purification, spectral analysis and interpretation.
• An ability to problem solve using lab and literature-based resources.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Key Leadership Competencies

• Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance.
• Learns fast, understands key objectives, 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 the transition from innovation to implementation.
• Adheres to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, quality, and appropriate handling of materials.

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 thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographiclocation,andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin 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 toparticipatein our short-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable.Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Company’ssoleandabsolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

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.

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