Senior ML Scientist: Molecule Modeling & Predictive AI

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Short-term incentives

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking an experienced ML/AI researcher to conceive and implement novel experimental approaches in the drug discovery arena. You will investigate, develop, and optimize methods, contribute to project science, and build predictive models with cross‑functional collaboration across science disciplines.

The role emphasizes Python proficiency, deep learning, cheminformatics, and communication skills to explain complex ideas clearly to non‑specialists.

Qualifications

• Experience developing machine learning models related to chemical and biological data.
• Strong programming skills in Python and data science libraries.
• Experience with ML/Deep Learning, cheminformatics, and model deployment.

Responsibilities

• Conceive and implement novel experimental approaches to answer scientific questions.
• Investigate, identify, develop, and optimize new methods and techniques.
• Contribute to project science in area of expertise and collaborate across groups.
• Build predictive models and communicate rationale for model selection.

Skills

Machine Learning/Deep Learning

Data science stack: NumPy/Pandas/Scik‑

GNN/CNN/RNN/Transformer

Cheminformatics

Cloud computing

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Master’s Degree or equivalent

PhD

Tools

Python

Job description

AbbVie is seeking an experienced ML/AI researcher to conceive and implement novel experimental approaches in the drug discovery arena. You will investigate, develop, and optimize methods, contribute to project science, and build predictive models with cross‑functional collaboration across science disciplines.

The role emphasizes Python proficiency, deep learning, cheminformatics, and communication skills to explain complex ideas clearly to non‑specialists.