Scientist, II

Job Description: AbbVie Process Chemistry is responsible for the chemical development of AbbVie’s clinical candidates. We are looking for a highly motivated Scientist II who can make scientific contributions across synthetic molecule modalities, with a focus on driving the development of peptide programs from pre-clinical through clinical development. The candidate will be an integral part of peptide project teams and would be responsible for developing the synthetic process and executing activities required for drug substance.

Responsibilities:

• Develop robust synthetic processes, supporting peptide assets and other synthetic molecule modality assets through all phases of development. 
• Participate in project teams towards development and characterization of new assets. 
• Establish, communicate, and execute research plans. 
• Demonstrate the ability to resolve key project hurdles and assumptions by effectively utilizing available information and technical expertise. 
• Proactively seek out new information in the literature and incorporate this into individual project. 
• Interpret results and draw conclusions from experiments, note significant deviations, and propose, design, and execute relevant follow-up experiments. 
• Exhibit high independence and productivity in laboratory research or method development. 
• Seize opportunities to pursue project relevant leads that are in line with the group’s strategy. 
• Maintain a high level of productivity in the lab. 
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety and GXP compliance. 

Qualifications

Qualifications: BS, MS, or PhD in Chemistry or a related field and 7+ (BS) or 5+ (MS) years of relevant industrial experience. Experience with GMP manufacturing and peptide process development. The candidate is required to be a strong team player and demonstrate scientific leadership, possessing effective oral and written communication skills for facilitating collaborations with cross-functional process development teams, both within and external to AbbVie.

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.

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. ​

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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About AbbVie

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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.