Principal Research Scientist II, Early Phase - Analytical

ZipRecruiter; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Principal Research Scientist II to support early phase development of innovative medicines. This role focuses on advancing analytical capabilities by leading teams and mentoring scientists while ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance

401(k) plan

Short-term and long-term incentive programs

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years related industry experience (Ph.D.), 14 years (MS), or 16 years (BS).
• Strong technical background and hands-on experience with analytical methods.
• High-quality written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Mentor analysts on analytical strategies for NCE candidates.
• Lead a team in testing and releasing drug products.
• Foster collaborations within Analytical R&D and partner functions.

Skills

Analytical Problem-Solving

Creativity

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelors, Masters, or Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

MS

GC

ICP-OES

NMR

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 Analytical Research & Development (Analytical R&D) is a global analytical scientific 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 small molecule medicines and spans from the selection of Discovery candidate molecules to Late Stage Clinical.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 Analytical R&D provide unique opportunities to work with global and cross-functional teams to drive exceptional science and innovative product development strategies.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.

Position Description:

For thePrincipal Research Scientist II position, we are seeking a highly motivated, experienced analytical scientist to support early phase development of New Chemical Entities (NCEs) drug substance and drug product in both preclinical and clinical. The candidate should have extensive expertise in applying regulatory guidelines within an R&D environment with a fit for purpose mind set. The candidate will need experience in developing analytical control strategies, analytical method development, characterization, validation, release, and stability testing.

He/she should be able to direct research and/or project activities along with effectively mentoring, guiding and/or supervising scientific personnel. Should conceive, execute and communicate novel multi-disciplinary research or development strategies that achieve project and strategic goals. Serve as a lead scientist on projects and contribute scientific insights into multiple other projects or initiatives. Serve as a discipline expert and contact, drives functional performance by designing implementing studies aimed at new or improved products.

He/she must foster productive collaborations within the global Analytical R&D organization and with R&D cross-functional partners such as Pre-Clinical Safety (PCS), Process Chemistry, Process Engineering, Drug Product Development (DPD), and Quality Assurance (QA) and CMC-Regulatory.

Responsibilities:

• Mentor analysts on the development of phase-appropriate analytical strategies involving Drug Substance and Drug Product and support the development of NCE candidates (RSM to API to DP) from pre-clinical through Phase II clinical trials..
• Lead and mentor a team that demonstrates an industry leading function of testing and release of DS and DP for clinical and toxicological studies. Drive efficiency across his/her teams with a high-level of compliance.
• Collaborate across Analytical R&D and partner functions that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Analytical R&D organization and help position Analytical R&D as an industry leader relative to peer companies in terms of our science and product development capabilities.
• Encourage ideas and drive for continuous improvement and champion initiatives within Analytical R&D and across R&D partner functions.
• Understand and comply with AbbVie safety, quality and regulatory policies and government regulations.
• Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo.
• Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.
• Being inclusive, collaborative, and builds a culture where everyone feels welcome and valued.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelors, Masters, or Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry typically with a minimum of 16 (BS), 14 (MS), or 8 (Ph.D.) years related industry experience.
• Strong technical background in analytical chemistry, excellent analytical problem-solving skills. Capable of independently developing and troubleshoot analytical methods.
• Demonstrate creative 'out of the box' thinking to solve difficult technical problems
• Champion new technologies to achieve project goals.
• Hands on experience with HPLC analysis and method development along with fundamental understanding and working knowledge of various analytical techniques including MS, GC, ICP-OES, IC, and NMR.
• Self-motivated, hard-working, detail-oriented individual able to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Experience in the use of computerized data handling systems.
• High-quality written and oral communication skills and ability to interact effectively with interdisciplinary scientists and engineers.
• Demonstrated leadership of technical teams and effective cross-functional communication
• Demonstrated capability to solve critical scientific and business problems
• Demonstrated ability to implement and to grow the capabilities of an analytical organization and develop scientists into future leaders

Qualifications

• Experience with Small molecules, Peptides and LNP

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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