Peptide Chemist, Principal Research Scientist I

AbbVie Inc; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Research Scientist to lead innovative peptide process development. This role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to create scalable processes and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in organic chemistry and a proven track record in scientific leadership. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to transforming lives through groundbreaking therapies and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports your professional growth and well-being.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Short-term Incentive Programs

Long-term Incentive Programs

Qualifications

• 14+ years of experience in organic chemistry with a focus on peptide development.
• Strong understanding of modern organic chemistry and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams in process development for peptides and other modalities.
• Author and review regulatory documents and technical reports.

Skills

Peptide Process Development

Organic Chemistry

Leadership

Regulatory Knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Organic Chemistry

Master’s Degree in Organic Chemistry

PhD in Organic Chemistry

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. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onX,Facebook,Instagram,YouTube,LinkedInandTik Tok.

Job Description

AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) is a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company formed in 2013, following separation from Abbott. AbbVie combines the focus and passion of a leading-edge biotech with the expertise and capabilities of a long-established pharmaceutical leader, to develop and market advanced therapies that address some of the world's most complex and serious diseases. AbbVie employs approximately 50,000 people worldwide and markets medicines in more than 170 countries. AbbVie Process Chemistry is seeking a Peptide Chemist, Principal Research Scientist I/II to conduct process research and development of small molecules, including Peptides, and/or antibody-drug conjugates from pre-clinical through early clinical phases.

Key Responsibilities:

• The candidate will participate and/or lead project teams associated with process development and characterization for peptides and other modalities.
  • Develop and characterize peptide (or other modalities) processes in the laboratory and translate them to scalable processes.
  • Proactively advise and share knowledge and expert opinions with subordinates, peers, and senior management. Mentor staff in troubleshooting strategic and experimental issues.
  • Author and review key regulatory documents, laboratory data, technical memos and reports.
• The position involves multi-disciplinary interactions with organic chemists, analytical chemists, engineers, drug product development, and program management.
• The candidate will identify and nurture ideas for continuous improvement activities and initiatives within the department.
• The candidate will be responsible for setting project strategies, defining project responsibilities and timelines, developing control strategies, providing leadership in a matrixed team setting and developing robust processes for cGMP manufacturing.
• This role may include management of direct reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD Degree in Organic Chemistry with typically 14+ (BS), 12+ (MS) or 6+ (PhD) years of experience. Candidates with less experience may be considered for other opportunities.
• Experience in peptide process development.
• Proven scientific leadership; strong interpersonal and communication skills for facilitating collaborations and a demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional process development teams.
• The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of modern organic chemistry, mechanistic theory, control strategy development, and regulatory starting material strategies.
• An understanding of global regulatory expectations and experience with authoring development reports and regulatory filings is highly desirable.

Key AbbVie Competencies:

Interacts well with diverse groups within function and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external collaborators 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.

Level and compensation will be commensurate with experience.

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 the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemay ultimatelypay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in 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 to participate in our short-term incentiveprograms.

• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentiveprograms

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

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