Associate Scientist II - Formulation

Job Description

AbbVie's DPDD organization is seeking a highly motivated and talented scientist to join our team based in North Chicago, IL. This position focuses on the execution of a formulation strategy, using tools and tests to help understand the performance of formulations; working closely with Formulations project team representatives to drive candidate molecules to the clinic.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare formulations using a wide range of techniques and equipment, from small scale lab experiments to pilot scale in a GMP suite.
• Assist in design and selection of formulations using analytical techniques and tests to determine suitability and performance.
• Demonstrate strong data interpretation skills, ability to troubleshoot experiments and instrumentation, suggest, design, and pursue relevant experiments.
• Ability to learn and understand new experimental techniques and be able to place data in proper scientific context by consulting and citing relevant literature.
• Maintain excellent documentation of all work in electronic lab notebooks, including test methods and protocols.
• Present results and experimental information in team meetings.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent education, with typically 3 or more years’ experience or Master’s Degree or equivalent education (no additional experience) in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.

• Theoretical and practical knowledge to carry out job function.
• Understanding of the potential impact of physicochemical and biopharmaceutical properties on oral absorption.
• Working knowledge of drug formulation concepts and dosage forms, including excipients and their function.
• Experience with formulation preparation (e.g. blending, milling, tablet compression, capsule filling, coating) as well as analytical approaches toward understanding formulation performance (e.g. disintegration, tablet hardness, density properties, particle size, friability).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, planning and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team setting.

Key Competencies

• Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of the team to enable higher performance.
• Learns fast, grasps the “essence” and can change the 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.