Senior Scientist I - Process Chemistry
AbbVie
Summary
The Process Chemistry team is responsible for inventing and executing the chemical processes and preparing active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) to enable toxicology studies, clinical trials, and drug product development for AbbVie's pre-clinical and clinical candidates. We create valuable intellectual property through composition of matter, chemical processes, and technology, resulting in the development of safe and cost-effective commercial manufacturing processes.
Job description
AbbVie Process Chemistry is seeking a highly motivated Senior Scientist to conduct chemical process research and development, supporting projects from pre-clinical stages through early clinical phases.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute chemical processes to support clinical development of potential therapies, which may include small molecules, antibody drug conjugates, peptides, and/or oligonucleotides.
- Routinely demonstrate scientific initiative and creativity in research or development activities to resolve key project hurdles.
- Learn fast, grasp the essence, and change course quickly where indicated.
- Build strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance.
- Be highly autonomous and productive in performing laboratory research or method development, requiring only minimal direction from or interaction with supervisor.
- Maintain a high level of productivity in the laboratory setting.
- Publish research in peer-reviewed journals and present work at scientific conferences.
- Create a learning environment, embrace the ideas of others, and be open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.
- Adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, and quality.
Requirements
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD Degree in Organic Chemistry with typically 10+ (BS), 8+ (MS) or 0+ (PhD) years of experience
- Thorough theoretical and practical understanding of own scientific discipline
- Broad range of functional expertise in modern synthetic organic chemistry, compound purification, spectral analysis/interpretation
- Experience in peptides, bioconjugations, biocatalysis, AI/ML, or oligonucleotides is desired
- Ability to search the chemical literature and evaluate potential solutions to synthetic problems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k)
- Short-term incentive programs
Company overview
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and markets advanced therapies for some of the world's most complex and serious diseases. Founded in 2013 as a spin-off from Abbott Laboratories, AbbVie has established itself as a leader in immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, and virology. The company's flagship product, Humira (adalimumab), was one of the world's top-selling drugs for treating autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's disease. AbbVie maintains a robust pipeline of innovative medicines and has expanded its portfolio through strategic acquisitions, including Allergan in 2020. With research facilities across the United States and globally, AbbVie focuses on advancing science to improve patient outcomes while maintaining strong commercial operations worldwide. The company operates with a patient-centric approach and invests significantly in research and development to address unmet medical needs across multiple therapeutic areas.