Senior Scientist I – Genetic Medicine Drug Product Development (all genders) (fulltime, permanent)

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

At AbbVie, we strive to push the boundaries of science and innovation to improve life quality globally. As part of our vibrant team, you'll help transform the possibilities in neurological and psychiatric care into realities. Join a global powerhouse with over 50,000 employees worldwide, including 3,000 in Germany, where your expertise will address tomorrow's unmet medical needs.

Join our team in the development of adeno-associated virus (AAV) formulations for gene therapy applications and other modalities such as monoclonal antibodies in the field of biopharmaceuticals.

Make your mark by:

• Drive the development of stable formulations. Design and execute experiments in the lab to characterize and optimize formulation candidates and demonstrate suitability of methods. Identify and implement the best-suited analytical methodologies.
• Initiate, collaborate and manage local and international teams, including Discovery, Analytics, Container Closure Sciences, and Process Development. Collaborate closely with cross-functional Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) teams to ensure alignment on project goals and timelines. Participate in CMC teams as representative of drug product development.
• Contribute in establishing AAV formulation development capabilities (i.e., lab infrastructure and analytical instruments). Work alongside experts from various disciplines, utilizing cutting-edge equipment, and adapting to emerging technologies and challenges.
• Document experiments and results clearly and accurately in electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Report on experimental work and progress to peers, management, and partnering stakeholders.
• Prepare and contribute to essential documentation for regulatory submissions.
• Stay updated on advances in formulation development strategies and technologies, including attendance at relevant conferences.
• Identify and develop novel methods in partnership with the analytical development team.
• Prepare patents and manuscripts for publication in scientific journals and contribute to scientific dialogue within AbbVie’s global scientific community.
• Mentor junior scientists, sharing knowledge and best practices in AAV development.
• Manage and maintain lab equipment and supplies, ensuring a safe and efficient work environment.

This is how you can make a difference:

• PhD or equivalent education in pharmacy, virology, biotechnology, biology, or related fields. Practical experience is a plus, optimally in an industrial environment. Experience in development work / analytics with AAVs is a significant plus.
• Proficiency in common analytical methods for biopharmaceutical products, including but not limited to Dynamic Light Scattering, Liquid Chromatography, Capillary Electrophoresis, Plate-based Binding Assays, Spectrophotometry, osmometry, viscosimetry, etc.
• Proven track record of conducting high-quality research, encompassing experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation.
• Experience in authoring technical reports in English, including data interpretation for regulatory submissions.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills to effectively contribute to multidisciplinary team environments and collaborative research projects.
• Experience with working in CMC teams is a plus.
• Personal initiative and problem-solving capabilities to develop innovative solutions within pharmaceutical development challenges.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to publish and present scientific results.
• Fluency in English is mandatory, German language knowledge is a plus

What we offer you:

• with a diverse work environment where you can have a real impact
• with an open corporate culture
• with an attractive salary
• with an intensive onboarding process with a mentor at your side
• with flexible work models for a healthy work-life balance
• with a corporate health management that offers comprehensive health and exercise programs
• with company social benefits
• with a wide range of career opportunities in an international organization
• with top-tier, attractive development opportunities
• with a strong international network

Multiple times, we have been globally recognized as a "Great Place to Work" and we are proud to provide our employees with the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance. We take our impact on the environment and our communities seriously and therefore focus on giving something back on a regular basis. We are committed to equality, equity, diversity and inclusion (EED&I) – a commitment that is fundamental to us. This includes appreciating different perspectives, creating an inclusive culture and treating all employees with dignity and respect.

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