Principal Research Scientist II, Biologics Analytical Research and Development

ZipRecruiter; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 137,000 - 261,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Senior Scientist for its Biologics Analytical R&D team focused on protein characterization using advanced analytical techniques. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mass spectrometry and a strong background in biochemistry. The role offers opportunities to contribute to innovative therapies that address serious diseases and provides a competitive compensation package with benefits.

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Short-term incentive programs

Long-term incentive programs

Qualifications

• 16 years of related work for Bachelor's, 14 years for Master's, 8 years for PhD.
• Strong understanding of protein chemistry and biologics drug development.
• Experience with antibody drug conjugates and mRNA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and achieve discipline strategy aligned with functional goals.
• Mentor and train colleagues, evaluate scientific advances.
• Lead scientific proposals and respond to competitive threats.

Skills

Protein characterization

Mass spectrometry

Biochemistry

HPLC

Innovation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Master's Degree in Science

PhD in Science

Tools

Mass spectrometry techniques

Separation techniques

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany 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 Biologics Analytical Research & Development (Biologics Analytical R&D) is a global analytical sciences organization responsible for all CMC analytical activities related to the development of AbbVie's pharmaceutical products. Our scope includes AbbVie's diverse pipeline of innovative therapeutic biologic medicines and spans from the selection of Discovery candidate molecules through the transition of analytical methods and testing to commercial labs to support product launch. We are building a world-class team of scientists and leaders who will drive the advancement of industry-leading analytical capabilities and make meaningful contributions to advance AbbVie's pipeline of innovative medicines. Careers in AbbVie Biologics Analytical R&D provide unique opportunities to work with global and cross-functional teams to drive exceptional science and innovative product development strategies.

The biologics characterization group develops state-of-the-art analytical techniques for in-depth characterization of therapeutic proteins and other novel biologic molecules using mass spectrometry and other advanced analytical techniques. We are looking for diverse candidates with strong scientific and leadership experience to join the AbbVie Analytical R&D team and can offer exciting and rewarding career opportunities for these candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and achieve discipline strategy in alignment with functional goals and key scientific objectives.
• Collaborates with experts integrating scientific objectives associated with development of new/improved products or technology.
• Advances scientific expertise within function. Proactively advises and shares knowledge and expert opinions with subordinates, peers, and senior management. Mentors and trains colleague and assesses current and emerging business challenges enabling functional goal achievement.
• Ensure quality and effectiveness of key results of major project plans through sound design, early risk assessments, and implementation of fallback strategies.
• Sources and identified emerging scientific trends from internal and external sources and assess relevance. Integrates trends into functional short-term objectives. Advances technology and direction within area of discipline.
• Applies imagination and innovation by creating, inventing, and implementing new or better approaches, alternatives and breakthrough ideas.
• Make significant contributions to project team and deliver results in a team-oriented setting and will work across scientific disciplines to drive programs through critical milestones.
• Generate new scientific proposals and lead those efforts. Anticipate and critically evaluate scientific or regulatory advances or competitive threats and respond with appropriate new strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science related field with 16 years of related work; Master’s Degree Science or PharmD with 14 years of related work; PhD in Science or related field with 8 years of related work experience.
• Deep understanding of protein characterization by mass spectrometry (e.g., peptide mapping, intact mass analysis).
• Practical experience and strong knowledge of protein HPLC (e.g., SEC, IEX, HIC), capillary electrophoresis, and other separation techniques as applied to protein analysis.
• Must possess a solid understanding of protein chemistry and biochemistry, particularly as related to biologics drug development. Experiences with the development of antibody drug conjugates (ADCs), mRNA and AAV are plus.
• Proven ability to innovate with a history of new or improved product release.
• Interacts well with diverse groups and maintains strong working relationship with internal and external collaborators.

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

• This is an on-site opportunity located in AbbVie's Abbot Park location.
• 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. Salary:$137,500- $261,000
• 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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