Biopharmaceutics Scientist I - Drug Delivery & Developability

BioSpace; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

AbbVie’s MPDD organization seeks a Scientist I to design, execute, and interpret studies that characterize biopharmaceutical properties of drug candidates. You will help identify robust solid forms, support developability assessments, and collaborate across cross-functional teams to enable development and regulatory submissions.

The role emphasizes hands-on laboratory work, data analysis, and clear communication to drive decisions across discovery to early development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or Master's) in a pharmaceutical-related field with relevant industry experience.
• Fundamental understanding of biopharmaceutics and drug absorption.
• Hands-on lab experience with analytical techniques for physicochemical properties.
• Knowledge of preclinical and clinical formulation development principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, troubleshoot, and interpret experiments related to biopharmaceutics properties of small molecules and peptides.
• Generate high-quality data and maintain proper documentation.
• Analyze data and communicate findings to project teams.
• Assess candidate molecules and formulations by identifying risks and opportunities.
• Support development and optimization of experimental methods and workflows.
• Stay updated on external scientific advances and apply them where relevant.
• Collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Biopharmaceutics

In vitro assays

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Experimental design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related

Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related

Tools

Chromatography

DSF

X-ray diffraction

Dissolution testing

Biophysical characterization

Job description

AbbVie’s MPDD organization seeks a Scientist I to design, execute, and interpret studies that characterize biopharmaceutical properties of drug candidates. You will help identify robust solid forms, support developability assessments, and collaborate across cross-functional teams to enable development and regulatory submissions.

The role emphasizes hands-on laboratory work, data analysis, and clear communication to drive decisions across discovery to early development.