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Postdoc/Senior Scientist I (all genders) Medicinal Chemistry Synthetic Chemistry – (temporary for 24 months / full-time)

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Ludwigshafen, RP

  1. Research & Development
  2. Discovery
  1. Full-time
R00116985

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Company Description

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 TwitterFacebookInstagramYouTube and LinkedIn


Job Description

Small Molecular Therapeutics and Platform Technologies (SMTPT) within Discovery Research seeks a Senior Scientist I /PostDoc to design and synthesize small molecules within the Global Medicinal Chemistry (GMEC) organization. GMEC is committed to delivering first and best-in-class small molecules in conventional and unconventional drug-like space with the potential to improve human health. You will work in a cross functional team aimed at identifying and advancing promising low dose leads.  

Your Role:

  • The focus of your role will be to prepare biologically active compounds from milligram to gram scale using state of the art organic synthesis and technology. 
  • You will independently design and execute multi-step synthetic routes from milligram to multi-gram scale.
  • You will develop new synthetic methods and technologies and apply them to the synthesis of biologically active compounds.
  • You will be involved in the design of compounds and the evaluation of their biological activity.
  • You will effectively collaborate and communicate with local and global chemistry and cross-functional teams.          

Qualifications

Your Talent:

  • You hold PhD in organic chemistry or equivalent experience with profound expertise in preparative organic chemistry and modern synthetic methods.
  • You thrive in a lab-based environment working independently within a global team of highly motivated chemists.  
  • You have a strong desire to apply new techniques, state-of-the art design principles, and develop innovative solutions in synthetic organic chemistry.
  • You have excellent communication skills in English. Basic knowledge of German would be advantageous but is not a prerequisite.

What We Offer:

  • A fantastic opportunity to work in a world-class team within the Global Medicinal Chemistry organization within Discovery Research.
  • A mentor who will assist you as coach and contact person.
  • A supportive environment that allows you to focus on your role and tailor your work to your individual needs, including flexible work models, multiple benefits, and comprehensive health and sports programs.
  • Attractive compensation and company benefits, including our excellent occupational health management system, which is one of the best in Germany.

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion.  It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.

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