246 Research jobs in Evanston

Company 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 at Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok ( .
Job Description
AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) is a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company formed in 2013, following separation from Abbott. AbbVie combines the focus and passion of a leading-edge biotech with the expertise and capabilities of a long-established pharmaceutical leader, to develop and market advanced therapies that address some of the world's most complex and serious diseases. AbbVie employs approximately 50,000 people worldwide and markets medicines in more than 170 countries. Analytical Research and Development is seeking a Director (oral) Peptides to conduct process research and formulation development of parenteral and oral macrocyclic peptides from pre-clinical through early clinical phases.
Key Responsibilities:
+ The candidate will lead analytical teams associated with drug substance and drug product development and characterization of peptides and other modalities.
+ Leverage prior experience leading analytical efforts focused on phase appropriate peptide drug substance and drug product development.
+ Experience developing global regulatory strategies including authoring regulatory submissions, and responding to regulatory questions across global markets.
+ Lead across functions within project teams to deliver robust control strategies for starting materials, intermediates, drug substances and drug products.
+ Proactively drives innovation by leveraging external networks, industry insights, and prior experiences to identify emerging trends, foster strategic partnerships, and implement forward-thinking solutions.
+ Responsible for fit-for purpose method development, testing procedures, justifying specifications, and implementation of analytical control strategies to help the advancement of candidate molecules.
+ Proactively advise and share knowledge and expert opinions with subordinates, peers, and senior management.
+ Mentor and develop scientific staff in troubleshooting strategic and experimental issues and foster a culture of knowledge sharing.
+ The position involves multi-disciplinary collaborations across Discovery, Development, Manufacturing, and Regulatory to execute and deliver material and information for clinical trials and regulatory submissions.
+ The candidate will identify and nurture ideas for continuous improvement activities and initiatives within the department.
+ This role may include management of direct reports.
Qualifications
+ Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in Analytical Chemistry with a minimum of 18+ (B.S.), 16+ (M.S.), or 10+ (Ph.D.) years of related industry experience (advanced degree in Analytical Chemistry preferred) Experience with analytical aspects of advancing peptide modalities.
+ Proven scientific leadership; strong interpersonal and communication skills for facilitating collaborations and a demonstrated ability to represent analytical in cross-functional development teams.
+ In depth experience with analytical techniques required for peptide characterization, such as HPLC, SEC, chiral, amino acid analysis, peptide content, impurity identification, peptide mapping etc.
+ 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
+ Demonstrated experience with global regulatory expectations and regulatory filings in the peptide space.
Key AbbVie Competencies:
Interacts well with diverse groups within function and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external collaborators to enable higher performance.
+ Learns fast, grasps the "essence" and can change course quickly where indicated.
+ Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo.
+ Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.
+ Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality.
Level and compensation will be commensurate with experience.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ?
+ The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future?
+ We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees?
+ This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. ?
+ This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs?
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Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable 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.
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Our client, a trailblazer in the field of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, is seeking a highly innovative and accomplished Principal AI Research Scientist to join their advanced research division in Chicago, Illinois . This prestigious position is focused on pushing the boundaries of AI by conceiving, developing, and implementing novel algorithms and models for groundbreaking applications. The Principal AI Research Scientist will lead research initiatives, mentor junior scientists, and publish findings in leading academic venues. Key responsibilities include designing and executing research experiments, developing state-of-the-art machine learning models, and translating research outcomes into practical solutions. You will work with large datasets, explore deep learning architectures, natural language processing techniques, computer vision algorithms, and reinforcement learning methodologies. A Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related quantitative field is required, along with a minimum of 8 years of extensive research experience in AI. Proven expertise in developing and deploying ML models using frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras is essential. A strong publication record in top-tier AI conferences and journals is a significant advantage. Exceptional analytical, theoretical, and practical problem-solving skills, coupled with outstanding communication and presentation abilities, are mandatory. If you are driven by curiosity, possess a deep understanding of cutting-edge AI advancements, and are eager to contribute to transformative technologies, this role in Chicago, Illinois offers an unparalleled opportunity. Our client provides a highly competitive salary, attractive stock options, and an environment that fosters scientific exploration and innovation.

A premier pharmaceutical company located in the bustling city of Chicago, Illinois, US is looking for an experienced and innovative Lead Pharmaceutical Research Scientist. This position offers an exciting opportunity to drive groundbreaking research and development initiatives in a state-of-the-art facility. The Lead Scientist will oversee a team of researchers, manage research projects from conception to completion, and contribute significantly to the discovery and development of novel therapeutic agents. You will be at the forefront of scientific advancement, exploring new drug targets and optimizing existing drug candidates for clinical trials.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and mentoring a team of research associates and scientists.
• Designing and executing complex experiments in drug discovery and development.
• Analyzing experimental data, interpreting results, and drawing meaningful conclusions.
• Authoring research protocols, reports, and publications for scientific journals and regulatory submissions.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including clinical development, regulatory affairs, and manufacturing.
• Managing project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
• Presenting research findings at internal meetings and external scientific conferences.
• Ensuring adherence to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and other relevant regulatory standards.
• Staying current with scientific literature and advancements in pharmaceutical research.

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related life science discipline, coupled with at least 7 years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical research and development. Demonstrated leadership experience and a strong publication record are essential. Expertise in specific therapeutic areas (e.g., oncology, immunology, neurology) is a significant plus. Exceptional scientific rigor, critical thinking, and a passion for innovation are paramount. This role is based in Chicago, Illinois, US , offering a dynamic environment for scientific growth and contribution.

We Are
Accenture is helping companies use generative AI to reinvent their enterprise and optimize business functions for breakthrough innovation and competitive advantage. With over 1,600 professionals dedicated to generative AI, leveraging the depth and experience of more than 40,000 AI and data professionals across the company our Generative AI and LLM Center of Excellence ( brings together our Experienced Innovation, Strategic Investment, Exceptional Talent, and Power Ecosystem.
You Are
As an Advanced Senior AI Research Scientist, you formulate real-world problems into practical, efficient, and scalable AI and Machine Learning problems.
+ You lead teams and provide guidance to explore and implement new methodologies, model building techniques, and cutting-edge algorithms, and applying these techniques with the right architecture to solve real-world problems.
+ You have a deep understanding and ability to remain at the forefront of generative AI, LLM, and multi-modal models (with a focus on driving innovation by applying these techniques to new business problems, use cases, and scenarios).
+ As needed by the specific problem, you train and/or fine-tune generative AI models and evaluate on the specific problem.
+ As a significant part of this role, you will be justifying the value of innovative generative AI or traditional Machine Learning approaches (or a combination of both) in the business problems, and you'll be expected to construct methodologies that clearly demonstrate their value.
+ You'll also work collaboratively with teams & leaders from both the business and technical side, including users, use case representatives, business owners, engineers, architects, and UI designers, to achieve end-to-end project development goals.
The Work
+ Participate internal and external discussions to gather business use case requirements, provide on the spot AI expertise and AI solution options for business problems.
+ Design, develop and implement advanced AI/ML models, especially LLM and other Gen AI models from scratch or existing foundation models via self-supervised learning, transferred-learning, and fine-tuning techniques.
+ Design, develop and implement highly sophisticated Gen AI based applications including generative agent and similar architectures which support multiple Gen AI models to work together for complex tasks.
+ Lead technical teams and grow true AI expertise within broader team including offshore
+ Collaborate seamlessly with diverse, cross-functional teams to accurately identify and prioritize requirements, ensuring that the AI solutions meets the needs and expectations of various stakeholders.
+ Develop and execute an AI solution project plan with team, timeline, and infrastructure dependency.
+ Define and implement a value justification approach to the AI solutions; estimate solution cost with right technological choices; and calculate ROI.
+ Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation that comprehensibly captures the intricate details of the solution, capture IP, facilitating seamless understanding, knowledge transfer and future development.
+ Collaborate with academia partners to stay on the cutting edge of AI, especially Gen AI technologies, provide through leadership on AI trend, AI use case innovation trend, new AI opportunities, or foreseeable limitation, risks, and concerns.
Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.
This role requires working onsite at our Generative AI Center of Excellence located in Mountain View, CA.
Here's What You Need
+ Minimum of 6 years of experience in designing and developing neural network models, especially deep learning model, and Foundation models.
+ Minimum of 6 years of experience of experience in building, fine-tuning Foundation models including LLMs and multi-modal models.
+ Minimum of 6 years of strong working knowledge of the different technologies, their differences, modalities in the Generate AI space.
+ Minimum of 6 years of working knowledge and familiarity with different LLM driven application architecture patterns.
+ Minimum of 6 years of experience in deep learning and neural networks, in particular training and large language models with popular libraries and GPUs.
+ Minimum of 6 years of working knowledge of computer architecture, and familiarity with the fundamentals of GPU architecture.
+ Minimum of 6 years of proven experience with processor and system-level performance modelling.
+ Minimum of 3 years of experience of technical team management or team mentoring.
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate's Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York or Washington as set forth below.We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
Information on benefits is here. ( Location Annual Salary Range
California $132,500 to $38,300
Colorado 132,500 to 292,200
District of Columbia 141,100 to 311,200
Illinois 122,700 to 292,200
Minnesota 132,500 to 292,200
Maryland 132,500 to 292,200
New York/New Jersey 122,700 to 338,300
Washington 141,100 to 311,200
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Company 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 at Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok ( .
Job Description
Purpose:
The Senior Principal Research Scientist/Director of Drug Metabolism and Disposition (Biotransformation) will lead the biotransformation activities within the Drug Metabolism and Disposition department. This role aims to provide strategic direction, ensure high-quality data, and support the advancement of drug discovery and development through expert understanding of drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics, and biotransformation processes.
Responsibilities:
+ Lead a team of scientists in designing and executing biotransformation studies, including both nonclinical and clinical studies.
+ Develop and implement strategic plans for drug metabolism and biotransformation to support drug discovery and development projects.
+ Serve as a subject matter expert to cross-functional teams, integrating in vitro and in vivo data for the understanding of absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion (ADME), and pharmacokinetics.
+ Ensure regulatory compliance for all studies and reports, providing oversight of radiolabeled and non-radiolabeled studies.
+ Communicate findings and strategies clearly to project teams and management, both orally and through written reports.
+ Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure the timely and high-quality delivery of study data.
+ Mentor and supervise junior scientists and laboratory staff, fostering an inclusive and empowering work environment.
+ Contribute to scientific knowledge through conference presentations and publication of new research findings.
+ Develop and maintain a research budget in alignment with organizational goals.
+ Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in drug metabolism and biotransformation methodologies.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
+ Bachelor's Degree in Science with 18 years of related work; Master's Degree Science or PharmD with 16 years of related work; PhD in Science or related field with 10 years of related work experience in drug metabolism and biotransformation.
+ Demonstrated expertise in metabolite identification and ADME studies from discovery through IND/NDA submissions and regulatory interactions.
+ Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
+ Experience with regulatory requirements for drug development.
+ Deep understanding of ADME and PK/PD science, experience with both small molecules and biologics.
+ Strong fundamental understanding of mass spectrometry and its strategic use for metabolite profiling and structural determination.
+ Proficient in the use of advanced analytical techniques such as MS-Imaging and NMR
+ Knowledge of developing role-based training plans and maintaining scientific rigor in training methodologies.
+ Experience managing and mentoring teams within a dynamic research environment.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ?
+ The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future?
+ We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees?
+ This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. ?
+ This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs?
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Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable 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.
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Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Pharmaceutical Research Scientist to join their dynamic oncology drug discovery team in Chicago, Illinois, US . This pivotal role will involve leading cutting-edge research initiatives focused on developing novel therapeutic agents for various cancer types. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of cancer biology, molecular pharmacology, and preclinical drug development methodologies. Responsibilities include designing and executing complex in vitro and in vivo experiments, analyzing and interpreting experimental data, contributing to the development of research strategies, and mentoring junior scientists. You will be responsible for the end-to-end process of hypothesis generation, experimental design, execution, data analysis, and reporting of results. The role demands strong critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including medicinal chemistry, DMPK, and toxicology, will be crucial for advancing drug candidates from discovery to early development. The scientist will be expected to present findings at internal meetings and contribute to external scientific publications and presentations. A Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field is required, with a minimum of 5 years of post-doctoral or industry experience in drug discovery, specifically within oncology. Proven track record of successful project contributions, evidenced by publications and patents, is highly desirable. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for effective collaboration and knowledge sharing. Experience with assay development, high-throughput screening, and relevant biological models of cancer is a must. Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry best practices in pharmaceutical research is also beneficial. Join us in making a significant impact on patient lives through innovative cancer therapies.

Our client, a cutting-edge research institution located in the vibrant city of Chicago, Illinois, US , is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Quantum Computing Research Scientist to join their pioneering team. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking advancements in the field of quantum information science and technology. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of quantum mechanics, quantum algorithms, and experimental quantum computing platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and analyze quantum algorithms for solving complex scientific and computational problems.
• Develop and optimize quantum error correction codes and techniques.
• Conduct theoretical and experimental research on various quantum computing architectures, including superconducting qubits, trapped ions, and photonic systems.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of physicists, computer scientists, and engineers to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing.
• Publish research findings in leading scientific journals and present at international conferences.
• Mentor junior researchers and contribute to the overall scientific strategy of the group.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in quantum computing and related fields.
• Contribute to proposal writing for new research projects and funding opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a specialization in quantum computing.
• A minimum of 5 years of post-doctoral research experience in quantum computing or a closely related area.
• Proven track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations.
• Expertise in at least one major quantum computing framework (e.g., Qiskit, Cirq, Pennylane).
• Strong programming skills in Python and proficiency in scientific computing libraries.
• Familiarity with classical computational methods and their limitations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Experience with quantum hardware control and calibration is a plus.

This is an unparalleled opportunity to shape the future of computing. If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery and have a desire to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.

Company 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 at Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok ( .
Job Description
Group:
AbbVie Biologics Analytical Research & Development (Biologics Analytical R&D) is a global analytical sciences 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 therapeutic biologic medicines and spans from the selection of Discovery candidate molecules through the transition of analytical methods and testing to commercial labs to support product launch. 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 Biologics Analytical R&D provide unique opportunities to work with global and cross-functional teams to drive exceptional science and innovative product development strategies.
The biologics characterization group develops state-of-the-art analytical techniques for in-depth characterization of therapeutic proteins and other novel biologic molecules using mass spectrometry and other advanced analytical techniques. 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.
Key Responsibilities
+ Subject matter expert in establishing development of novel analytical methods to characterize peptides, oligonucleotides, ADCs, and novel antibody therapeutics, including HPLC, LC-MS, CD, DLS, SEC-MALS, ELISA/SPR.
+ Contribute to phase-appropriate buildout of analytical methods for extended characterization, product release, stability, comparability, and in-process analytics.
+ Guide and support assay development from development, optimization through validation.
+ Serve as a key scientific and technical representative on cross-functional teams; collaborates and integrates scientific objectives associated with development of new/improved products or technology.
+ Effectively function as an analytical scientist, generating original technical ideas and research or development strategies.
+ Make significant contributions to project team and deliver results in a team-oriented setting and will work across scientific disciplines to drive programs through critical milestones.
+ Generate new scientific proposals and lead those efforts. Anticipate and critically evaluate scientific or regulatory advances or competitive threats and respond with appropriate new strategies.
+ Author, review lab notebook, analytical report, and analytical sections of regulatory filings. Primary author of publications, presentations, regulatory documents and/or primary inventor of patents. Present at leading scientific conferences.
+ May mentor/supervise a team of one or more and guide and evaluate the performance of those individuals; is accountable for the effective performance of the team/individuals.
Qualifications
+ PhD with scientific discipline is preferred (e.g., Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Biology) with previous laboratory experience.
+ Senior Scientist II: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and typically, 12 years of industry experience, master's degree or equivalent education and typically 10 years of industry experience, PhD and typically 4 years of industry experience.
+ Principal Research Scientist I: BS or equivalent education and typically, 14+ years of industry experience; MS or equivalent education with typically 12+ years of industry experience; PhD with typically 6+ years of industry experience in area or scientific area of discipline.
+ Well versed in analytical techniques including but not limited to HPLC, LC-MS, CD, DLS, SEC-MALS, ELISA/SPR.
+ Demonstrated CMC experience with peptides and/or oligonucleotides method developments and optimization
+ Deep understanding and hands-on experience with biophysical-based and/or mass spectrometry-based higher order structures (HOS) characterizations strongly preferred
+ Demonstrated experience of lab automation (Lynx, Hamilton, Tecan, etc.) is a strong plus
+ Practical understanding of fit-for-purpose and stage-appropriate method development, risk assessment and control strategy in Analytical Development setup
+ Demonstrate independent problem-solving ability in science and technical proficiency.
+ Strong data and time organization/management skills coupled with strong interpersonal and effective communication skills for facilitating collaborations with a demonstrated ability to lead cross functional process development teams.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ?
+ This is an on-site opportunity.
+ Leveling will be commensurate to experience.
+ The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. Salary:? $121,000- $230,000
+ We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees?
+ This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. ?
+ This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs?
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable 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.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:

Company 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 at Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok ( .
Job Description
Group Overview:
AbbVie Small Molecule 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 Development?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 the Principal Research Scientist I position, we are seeking a highly motivated, experienced analytical scientist to lead a team of analytical scientists supporting early phase development of New Chemical Entities (NCEs) drug substance and drug product in both preclinical and clinical programs. 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 analytical control strategies, analytical method development, characterization, validation, release, and stability testing.
He/ She should be able to direct research and/or project activities by 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 and initiatives.
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:
+ Manager a small team (3 direct reports) to support the development of NCE candidates (RSM to API to DP) from pre-clinical through Phase II clinical trials and accountable for the effective performance of the team/individuals.
+ Responsible for method development, testing procedures, and implementation of analytical control strategies to help the advancement of drug discovery candidates.
+ Apply analytical separation and detection modes for complex impurity profiling of pharmaceutical products to further the understanding of emerging cGMP manufacturing processes.
+ Generate new scientific proposals and lead those efforts. Anticipate and critically evaluate scientific or regulatory advances or competitive threats and respond with appropriate new strategies.
+ Utilize understanding of a range of analytical techniques to conduct research and development studies related to small-molecule drug products, active pharmaceutical ingredients, intermediates, starting materials, impurities and impurity profiling.
+ Routinely demonstrate scientific initiative and creativity in research or development activities and maintain a high level of productivity in the lab.
+ Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality.
+ Encourage ideas and drive for continuous improvement and champion initiatives within Analytical R&D and across R&D partner functions.
+ Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo.
+ Understand and comply with AbbVie safety, quality and regulatory policies and government regulations.
Qualifications
+ Bachelors, Masters, or Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry typically with a minimum of 14 (BS), 12 (MS), or 6 (Ph.D.) years related industry experience.
+ Direct people-management 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 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.
+ Learns fast, grasps the "essence" and can change course quickly where indicated.
+ High-quality written and oral communication skills and ability to interact effectively with interdisciplinary scientists and engineers.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ?
+ This is an on-site opportunity. Relocation assistance is available.
+ The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future?
+ We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees?
+ This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. ?
+ This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs?
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. ?
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