Senior Scientist, Cellular/Molecular Biology II Full-time

Senior Scientist II – Gastroenterology

The Gastroenterology group within AbbVie's Immunology therapeutic area seeks a Senior Scientist II to join our GI group in Worcester, MA. This position will serve as a people leader who is responsible for interfacing with project teams and then prioritizing and deploying resources to support internal programs. The ideal candidate will have previous industry and people leadership experience and be well-versed in broad immunological and cell biological mechanisms that drive inflammation in the context of autoimmune disease.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as biology lead for GI programs, providing scientific leadership and data-driven rationale to support program advancement
• Understand a range of complex GI in vitro models and translate scientific and operational needs into prioritized resource plans, ensuring appropriate capacity and expertise to advance programs.
• Independently identify and resolve technical challenges, and conceive and implement novel experimental approaches to address scientific questions.
• Demonstrate strong scientific judgment and flexibility by adapting quickly to evolving program priorities and experimental needs.
• Prepare clear data packages, slides, and presentations for 1:1 and review meetings, enabling efficient discussion and decision-making.
• Generate data in a timely manner and communicate results effectively across departments. Maintain accurate and complete experimental records.
• Act as a strong team player in a cross-functional, collaborative environment, building effective working relationships with internal, global, and external collaborators while striving for world-class excellence.
• Supervise a team of 2–3 scientists, including performance management, coaching, and development.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Immunology, Biology, or related discipline with 2-5 years post-doctoral experience or Bachelor's or Master's Degree in biology or related discipline with 15+ years of experience
• Extensive experience with primary cell cultures and in vitro cell based assays are required. Experience specifically with primary intestinal epithelial cells/intestinal organoids, intestinal fibroblast and human immune cells is preferred
• Experience in complex in vitro models is preferred.
• Experience managing direct reports and providing performance evaluations and development opportunities
• Program management experience within an industry setting
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a highly matrixed organization.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and capability to overcome complex issues.
• Must have a “results-oriented” work ethic and a positive “can-do” attitude with a strong sense of urgency and self-motivated desire to achieve.

Where We Work:

Role is exclusively performed at a site or office and onsite presence is required. Employees who are site/office-based and can occasionally perform their role virtually work both in the office and remotely*, following the policies and regulations in place at their location. US Employees must be in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Three days in the office is the minimum; some individuals or teams may require more in-office days due to meetings, business/project needs or their role.