Principal Research Scientist II – Central Core Ops Leader

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in North Chicago seeks a Principal Research Scientist II – Central Core Function Operations Leader to lead centralized and scalable operations for ADME, Bioanalysis, and Translational Sciences, ensuring data integrity, quality, and efficiency.

The role partners with science, automation, IT, and business stakeholders to standardize processes, improve workflows, and drive continuous improvement across laboratory operations, while leading a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional

Qualifications

• PhD or MS/BS with extensive experience in analytical chemistry, life sciences, or related fields.
• Experience managing complex laboratory operations and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead centralized ops for ADME, Bioanalysis, Translational Sciences.
• Standardize processes and improve workflows across labs.
• Oversee vendor relationships and outsourcing.
• Develop and mentor a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Operational leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

PhD with 8+ years

Tools

LC-MS systems

Robotics

Laboratory IT systems

Data analytics tools

Job description

AbbVie in North Chicago seeks a Principal Research Scientist II – Central Core Function Operations Leader to lead centralized and scalable operations for ADME, Bioanalysis, and Translational Sciences, ensuring data integrity, quality, and efficiency.

The role partners with science, automation, IT, and business stakeholders to standardize processes, improve workflows, and drive continuous improvement across laboratory operations, while leading a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional