Lead Process Chemistry Scientist II

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 141,500 - 268,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Principal Research Scientist II in Process Chemistry to lead drug substance process development, mentoring staff and steering cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes developing scalable synthetic processes and contributing to regulatory documentation.

Experience with GMP drug substance manufacturing and strong leadership are essential for advancing projects in a collaborative AbbVie environment.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Chemistry with 8+ years in a pharma lab.
• Experience mentoring staff and leading teams.
• Proven ability to develop scalable drug substance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams for drug substance process development and characterization.
• Develop and scale drug substance processes from lab to production.
• Mentor staff and provide strategic guidance on trials and execution.
• Author and review regulatory documents, memos, and reports.
• Collaborate across organic chemistry, analytics, engineering, and program management.

Skills

Scientific leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory documentation

GMP process development

Education

BS in Chemistry

MS in Chemistry

PhD in Chemistry

Job description

AbbVie is seeking a Principal Research Scientist II in Process Chemistry to lead drug substance process development, mentoring staff and steering cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes developing scalable synthetic processes and contributing to regulatory documentation.

Experience with GMP drug substance manufacturing and strong leadership are essential for advancing projects in a collaborative AbbVie environment.