Scientist I, Automation

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in the United States is seeking a Scientist I in the MPDD group to advance analytical chemistry and drug-delivery science for early development. You will implement automated, data-enabled workflows and contribute to the profiling of physicochemical properties to inform formulation strategies.

The role emphasizes HPLC–MS, assay development, and cross-functional collaboration to progress candidates toward clinical proof of concept and eventual commercialization.

Qualifications

• Experience in analytical chemistry techniques and HPLC–MS workflows.
• Hands-on experience with automation and data-enabled workflows.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and support early development decision making.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical chemistry methods and assays for lead optimization.
• Implement automated workflows to accelerate data generation and decision making.
• Collaborate with data scientists and computational chemists to integrate data.

Job description

• Compensation: USD 75000 - USD 142500 - yearly

Company Description

About AbbVie

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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn, Facebook ,Instagram ,X andYouTube.

Job Description

The Molecular Profiling and Drug Delivery (MPDD) function within the Small Molecule CMC organization is accountable for a broad range of deliverables across various stages of drug discovery and development. During lead optimization and through candidateselection, MPDD scientistsutilizestate of the artautomation and computational tools supported byexpertisein biopharmaceutics, drug delivery, and solid-state chemistry to collaborativelyprogress candidates with higher probability of success intodevelopment andadviseclinical formulation strategy. From candidate selection through clinical proof of concept and product launch, MPDD scientistswork in cross functional teams to identify the commercial solid form of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) and establish structure-property-performance correlations to help deliver robust commercial processes and align control strategies across drug substance and product. They also transition drug substance isolation processes and relevant physical characterization methods to commercial manufacturing sites and work within teams to ensure successful regulatory submissions.

Drug Delivery scientists within AbbVie's MPDD organization work collaboratively with other functions within Development Sciences and Discovery to conduct developability assessment to select molecules with higher probabilityof success for clinical development and eventual commercialization.This includesprofilingof physicochemical properties,development of preclinical formulations,identifyingsolutions to in vivo absorption challenges, and advancement of novel drug delivery strategies across multiple routes of administration that are aligned with program target product profiles and downstream partners.Modalities of interest include traditional small molecules as well as complex chemically synthesized modalities such as PROTACs and peptides.In this role, you will work in cross-functional teams in matrixed environments and engage in multidisciplinary problem solving.

Job Description

AbbVie’s MPDD organization isseekinga highly motivated,creative, and collaborative scientist withexpertiseinassay development,chemical automation, and integrated workflow design foran Scientist Iposition. The primary role of this positionwill emphasize analytical chemistry, HPLC–mass spectrometry (HPLC–MS), laboratory automation, andimplement automated and data-enabled workflows that accelerate decision-making and improve throughput in early development sciences.This individual willcontribute to the profiling of physiochemical properties, screeningand development of preclinical formulations, and the advancement of platform workflows for emerging modalities of interest.This role will work closely with cross-functional partners across discovery anddevelopment sciences to build andoptimizeintegrated capabilities that support faster,data-driven, more efficient pipeline progression. The successful candidate will have strong hands-on experience inHPLC–MS,assay development, automation, and the generationand interpretation of physicochemical data to inform developability. Experience with preclinical formulation strategies, workflow optimization, and enabling technologies for novel or complex modalities is highly desirable.

Qualifications

Scientist ItypicallyrequiresBachelor’s Degreeor equivalent education with typically 5 years of experience, orMaster’s Degreeor equivalent education with typically two years of experiencein pharmaceutical or related industry.Preferred educational backgroundsinclude butarenot restricted toPharmaceutical Sciences,Pharmaceutical Engineering,Chemical/Biomedical Engineering,ChemistryandMaterials Science.

Familiarity and preferred hands-on experience in physicochemical property assessment related to understanding CMC developability profile and potential risk mitigation strategies.Experimental and automation techniques of interestinclude butare not limitedto:plate-based optical spectroscopy, liquid handler operation, custom scientific programming and scripting, machine learning and model-building concepts, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), mass spectrometry, powder X-ray diffraction (pXRD), optical microscopy, light scattering techniques, thermal analysis, and other biophysical characterization techniques. Experience with automated data capture, laboratory instrumentation integration, assay miniaturization, and data analysis workflows is desirable.

Hands-on Experience withHPLC–MS, high-resolution mass spectrometry, or related analytical platforms.

Hands-on experience in assay development, automation, andworkflow optimization, with an ability to design and implement efficient, reproducible, and scalable laboratory processes.

Strong understanding of physiochemical property profilingand its application to early developability assessment, including methods relevant tosolubility, stability, and other compound attributes that inform pipeline decisions.

Familiarity with preclinical formulation development and screening strategies, including support forenabling formulations for emerging or complex modalities.

Familiarity with analytical, biophysical, and in vitro techniques used to generate high-quality data forearly development decision making.

Experience collaborating with data scientists, computational chemists, or informatics partners.

Excellent organizational skills, self-management, and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Builds strong relationships with peers andcross-functionalpartners to enable higher performance.

Learnsfast,graspsthe "essence",and can change course quickly whereindicated.

Connects ideas from disparate fields, integrates data and information quickly, and takes risks to achieve the highest performance.

Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo.Demonstrates scientific curiosity and problem-solvingability.

Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.

Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality.

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 thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographiclocation,andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin 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 toparticipatein our short-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.