Principal Research Scientist – Small Molecule Manufacturing

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL seeks a Principal Research Scientist I to lead late-stage development and commercialization of small molecule therapies from registration through lifecycle. The role spans across-functional teams in manufacturing development and scale-up, requiring a proven record in pharmaceutical manufacturing development.

You will design experiments, set project strategies, mentor teams, and author technical and regulatory documents while interfacing with chemistry, analytics, and

Qualifications

• Broad organic chemistry expertise with emphasis on manufacturing process development and scale-up.
• Strong scientific communication and presentation skills with track record of publications or patents.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional process development teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams for manufacturing process development and technology transfer.
• Design and execute laboratory experiments to support program development and commercial manufacture.
• Set project strategies, define responsibilities and timelines.
• Mentor/supervise a team and author technical/regulatory documents.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry

Master’s degree in chemistry

PhD in chemistry

Tools

HPLC

UPLC

LC-MS

NMR

Job description

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL seeks a Principal Research Scientist I to lead late-stage development and commercialization of small molecule therapies from registration through lifecycle. The role spans across-functional teams in manufacturing development and scale-up, requiring a proven record in pharmaceutical manufacturing development.

You will design experiments, set project strategies, mentor teams, and author technical and regulatory documents while interfacing with chemistry, analytics, and