Senior Scientist I, Biologics Drug Product Development Full-time NEW

Senior Scientist I, Biologics Drug Product Development

Biologics Drug Product Development (Bio DPD), a part of Development Sciences within AbbVie's R&D, is a global organization that is responsible for drug product formulation and process development, and definition of the product presentation for biologics (proteins, conjugates, peptides, neurotoxins etc.) and genetic medicine (AAV, LNPs, Cell Therapy).

AbbVie is seeking a highly motivated candidate for the position of Senior Scientist I, Biologics Drug Product Development, located in North Chicago, IL. We are seeking an accomplished scientist with a proven track record in biologics formulation and process development, and characterization. This position will be an integral part of the product development and CMC teams and will have strong collaborations with several stakeholders, including discovery research, analytical research and development, bioprocess development, combination products development, science and technology, pilot plants and third-party manufacturers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the design and execution of biologics drug product formulation and process development, characterization and robustness studies.
• Supporting scale-up and technology transfer activities to internal and external manufacturing sites.
• Keeping abreast of the latest advances in biologics formulation and process technologies.
• Initiating and/or supporting scientific initiatives to drive innovation, continuously enhance capabilities and improve business processes.
• Representing the Bio DPD function in the cross-functional Product Presentation and Device Strategy Team (PPDST) and the CMC team.
• Effectively and timely communicating study plans, risks and mitigation plans to stakeholders and line management.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, chemical engineering, or related disciplines with 8+ (Bachelors), 6+ (Masters), or 0+ (PhD) years of relevant industry experience.
• Proven ability to solve critical scientific problems.
• Hands-on experience with biologics formulation development and lyophilization.
• Hands-on experience with analytical and biophysical characterization of proteins and solid-state characterization methods.
• Solid understanding of biologics degradation mechanisms and stabilization strategies.
• Hands-on experience with Design of Experiments (DoE), multivariate statistical analyses and data visualization tools.

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.