Senior Scientist, II Full-time

Senior Scientist

The Tissue Materials Science group within Development Biological Sciences at AbbVie is seeking a highly motivated and innovative Senior Scientist. The successful candidate will lead and support early discovery programs within the Regenerative Medicine franchise, with responsibilities that include designing, prototyping, and evaluating new implantable surgical device concepts. Additional responsibilities involve executing comprehensive studies to assess the performance characteristics and biological responses of implantable materials, including extracellular matrices, resorbable polymers, and other advanced biomaterials.

Preferred qualifications include expertise in biopolymers, resorbable polymers, as well as relevant fabrication and testing methodologies (analytical, mechanical, and preclinical). Prior experience in implantable device fabrication and characterization, CAD design, 3D printing, advanced fabrication techniques, and tissue engineering/regeneration is highly desirable. Candidates must be able to perform hands-on laboratory work independently and execute on deliverables in a timely manner. The ideal candidate will stay current with scientific literature and advances in relevant therapeutic areas, demonstrate scientific leadership, and effectively collaborate within a cross-functional team environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading the design and execution of studies to support early discovery research, including developing new prototypes and assays, and managing outsourced research activities as needed.
• Analyzing, summarizing, and presenting data to internal and external stakeholders; writing, reviewing, and issuing technical reports, memoranda, and other documentation for distribution.
• Interfacing and collaborating with colleagues from both functional and cross-functional teams.
• Organizing, scheduling, and participating in project team meetings to plan activities, review progress, and communicate project status to supervisors, project team leaders, research managers, and R&D committees.
• Coordinating with patent counsel to generate documentation supporting intellectual property protection.
• Training and mentoring research associates when appropriate.
• Remaining current on the latest developments in relevant therapeutic areas and maintaining awareness of the competitive landscape through literature review, discussions with key opinion leaders, and participation in scientific meetings.

Qualifications include:

• Ph.D. in bioengineering, biomedical engineering, materials/polymer science, or a related field with 4+ years of postdoctoral or industry experience, or a Master's degree with 10+ years of academic or industry laboratory experience. Bachelor Degree with 12 or more years of experience.
• Background and/or experience in tissue engineering, particularly in the design and fabrication of medical devices using resorbable synthetic polymers or biopolymers, is preferred.
• Experience in the characterization and analysis of biological and synthetic biomaterials is an advantage.
• Willingness to perform hands-on laboratory work, including the in vivo, ex vivo, and in vitro studies.
• Strong scientific skills, with the ability to design and execute hypothesis-driven research and demonstrate creative problem-solving.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and ability to collaborate effectively with peers and cross-functional teams.
• Capable of working independently and within teams, managing multiple priorities and tasks efficiently.
• Committed to the values of integrity, accountability, transparency, scientific rigor, and drive.

Additional Information:

• 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 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.