Senior Biologics Drug Product Development Scientist

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL is seeking a Senior Scientist I or II in Biologics Drug Product Development to lead formulation, process development and characterization of biologics and conjugates.

The role collaborates with discovery research, analytical development, bioprocess development and pilot plants to drive scale-up, technology transfer and robust product presentations, contributing to cutting-edge science and regulatory readiness across projects.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to solve critical scientific problems.
• Hands-on experience with biologics formulation development.
• Hands-on experience with analytical and biophysical characterization of proteins and solid-state characterization methods.
• Solid understanding of biologics degradation mechanisms and stabilization strategies.
• Hands-on experience with Design of Experiments (DoE), multivariate statistical analyses and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of biologics drug product formulation and process development, characterization and robustness studies.
• Support scale-up and technology transfer activities to internal and external manufacturing sites.
• Keep abreast of the latest advances in biologics formulation and process technologies.
• Initiate and/or support scientific initiatives to drive innovation, continuously enhance capabilities and improve business processes.
• May represent the Bio DPD function in the cross-functional Product Presentation and Device Strategy Team (PPDST) and the CMC team.
• Effectively and timely communicates study plans, risks and mitigation plans to stakeholder and line management.

Job description

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL is seeking a Senior Scientist I or II in Biologics Drug Product Development to lead formulation, process development and characterization of biologics and conjugates.

The role collaborates with discovery research, analytical development, bioprocess development and pilot plants to drive scale-up, technology transfer and robust product presentations, contributing to cutting-edge science and regulatory readiness across projects.