AbbVie · 5 days ago
Principal Research Scientist II
Worcester, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$138K/yr - $261K/yr
8+ years expAbbVie is a company dedicated to discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions for serious health issues. They are seeking a Principal Research Scientist II to lead a team in the Cell Culture Development organization, focusing on the development and tech transfer of cell culture processes for therapeutic proteins.
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Responsibilities
Leads a group of 5+ scientists and engineers with BS/MS and PhDs focused on bioprocess modeling, PAT and advanced bioreactor monitoring and control
Leads cell culture process development for monoclonal antibodies, bi-specifics, ADCs, fusion proteins and other molecular formats for early and late-stage clinical assets
Leads PPQ enabling cell culture process characterization activities
Leads/participates in cross-functional CMC teams and reviews relevant sections of regulatory submissions (e.g. IND, BLA, MAA, etc.)
Advances technical expertise within the cell culture development field. Tracks emerging trends and technologies within the field through internal and external sources, assesses their relevance to AbbVie and facilitates their internal adoption by effectively communicating their value to the business. Pro-actively advises and shares knowledge with the team, peers and senior management
Mentor and enhance staff performance to create a climate of excellence to achieve business and scientific objectives
Develops, communicates and implements a vision for development of strategic capabilities
Identifies and drives technical innovations that will contribute to future business developments and improvements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field with 16 years of related work; Master's Degree Science or PharmD with 14 years of related work; PhD in Science or related field with 8 years of related work experience. Exceptional candidates with less experience will be considered
Outstanding record of accomplishment in the Biotech and/or Biopharmaceutical field
Proven ability to innovate with a history of new or improved product releases
Has demonstrated the ability to lead scientists and engineers through urgent situations by developing actionable goals and robust implementation plans
Interacts well with diverse groups within function and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external collaborators
Must have a results oriented work ethic and a positive, can-do attitude
Excellent written and oral communication skills are expected
Preferred
Demonstrated proficiency in bench scale bioreactor, shake flask, and other culture systems for the optimization of cell culture processes
Experience with or ability to lead a team with focus on development and application of hybrid, machine learning, mechanistic and other advanced modelling techniques
Benefits
Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Short-term incentive programs
Company
AbbVie
AbbVie is a biopharmaceutical company focused on immunology, oncology, neuroscience, virology, and aesthetics. It is a sub-organization of AbbVie.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15B2024-02-27Post Ipo Debt· $15B
2023-03-08Post Ipo Equity· $0.25M
2012-12-20IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Michael
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Micah Bregman
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