Principal Scientist I Full-time NEW

AbbVie Scientist Position

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.

Allergan Aesthetics Biological Research is seeking a highly motivated and innovative scientist to direct and contribute to multidisciplinary research in a highly collaborative environment. The successful candidate will lead a team of in vivo pharmacology scientists who design and perform pharmacology studies, using existing and novel assays to evaluate the effects of therapeutic proteins on muscle paralysis. The ideal candidate will be a recognized leader and technical expert in their field who will lead their team to execute effectively on critical research to address project and franchise needs.

The ideal candidate will have a strong, established background in pharmacology, with a specialization in In vivo pharmacology, and a proven track record of successfully leading diverse, matrixed project teams to advance novel therapeutics into development. The candidate will have experience in project conception, strategic planning, data analysis and interpretation of results; developing recommendations based on those results; and communicating findings at team meetings and in reports. The candidate will also have exceptional troubleshooting skills and a strong working knowledge of several research areas, including neuroscience, rodent anatomy, and histology. The candidate will be able to lead through influence and maintain a productive, collaborative, and inclusive laboratory environment in compliance with regulatory and company expectations.

Key responsibilities include demonstrating a high level of proficiency and expertise in his/her discipline, driving functional excellence by leading team members in designing and performing in vivo assays, setting functional goals and experimental timelines, managing team priorities and activities, ensuring the team understands the broad objectives of the projects they are supporting, demonstrating creative 'out of the box' thinking to solve difficult problems, collaborating and developing strong working relationships with cross-functional team members, making significant contributions to project teams, developing forward-looking strategies to identify and implement novel assays, measurements, and technologies, advancing scientific expertise within the function, providing expert advice and sharing knowledge, overseeing data management and QC, authoring technical documents and publications, effectively organizing and presenting program updates and research strategies, and understanding and adhering to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, controlled drug, and animal welfare where applicable.

Job qualifications (minimum requirements) include extensive experience with pharmacological assays, focusing on in vivo pharmacology in an industrial research environment, with at least 6+ years of experience managing teams and/or cross-functional projects, direct experience with peripheral animal models and measurements, strong knowledge and experience in neuroscience, both central and peripheral, animal anatomy and histological assays and methods, highly organized and self-directed, capable of leading multiple complex research programs in parallel, detail-oriented, with a demonstrated commitment to accuracy and thoroughness in documenting experimental plans, timelines, study results, and technical reports, demonstrated experience authoring and contributing to a variety of documentation and presentations, including technical reports and regulatory documents, proven leadership and management abilities, including mentoring, guiding, supervising, and developing scientific personnel of varied backgrounds and training levels, while supporting multiple complex research programs in parallel, solid understanding of statistical analysis of scientific data using software tools, effective problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead teams to resolve issues and make sound strategic decisions, effective written and oral communication, and strong interpersonal skills for working with diverse internal groups and external partners, ability to create an inclusive environment where diverse ideas, viewpoints and backgrounds are valued; willingness and ability to lead inclusively and demonstrate a commitment to listen and consider all points of view.

Education & experience: PhD in Biology, Pharmacology, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, or equivalent field with 6+ years of related work experience in biotech or pharma; Master's Degree Science or PharmD with 12+ years of related work.

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 long-term incentive programs.

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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Pay Range: $ 124500 – 236500 USD