AbbVie · 21 hours ago
Principal Research Scientist I, Biologics Analytical R&D (External Programs)
North Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
6+ years expAbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and delivering innovative medicines. They are seeking a Principal Research Scientist I in Biologics Analytical R&D to lead analytical strategies for biologic products, collaborating with internal and external teams to ensure successful development and regulatory compliance.
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Responsibilities
As analytical lead, develop analytical strategies and communicate to Analytical R&D functions and CMC business partners for experimental execution in support of stability studies, product analytical control strategies, comparability studies and extended characterization of biologics
Collaborate with third party laboratories to ensure CMC timelines are met
Interpret and identify data trends in key analytical release and stability assays
Author and/or review key regulatory documents, laboratory data, technical memos and reports
Proactively advise and share knowledge/expert opinions with peers and senior management. Mentor peers in project management and development of analytical strategies
Demonstrate scientific excellence in analytical characterization of biologics internally and externally and build and foster an active network of consortia collaborations
Brainstorm ideas for continuous improvement activities and lead/participate in initiatives
Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, and GXP compliance
Qualification
Required
BS (14+ years); MS (12+ years), or PhD (6+ years) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Biology with previous industry experience (6+ years) in a pharmaceutical laboratory setting
Experience and strong knowledge of protein HPLC (e.g., SEC, IEX, HIC), capillary electrophoresis, and other separation techniques as applied to protein analysis
Demonstrated scientific writing skills and excellent verbal communication skills
Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, and GXP compliance
Preferred
Preferred candidate should have experience in project management/leadership of analytical development activities for biologic compounds (mAbs, antibody drug conjugates and/or fusion proteins)
Experience in laboratory systems (LIMS, CDS, ELN) preferred
Statistical knowledge and experience are preferred, e.g. capability analysis, gauge R&R and design of experiments (DOE) methodologies
Benefits
Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
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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