Senior Scientist II - Formulation Sciences

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The Drug Product Design and Development (DPDD) group within the Small Molecule CMC organization is responsible for designing and developing formulations that enable delivery of AbbVie’s candidate molecules in a dosage form for clinical evaluation during early development. DPDD is also accountable for developing drug products for Phase 3 clinical study and advancing for product commercialization. 

AbbVie’s DPDD is seeking a highly motivated, talented, and creative scientist with a proven track record in the design and characterization of solid oral dosage forms. We have a challenging opportunity for a Senior Scientist based in North Chicago, IL.  The primary role for this position is to serve as formulation lead. The person will be working with cross-functional development partners to develop stage appropriate drug products to support clinical development. The desired candidate will have a strong background and hands-on experience in formulation design, characterization, and process development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the formulation design for small molecule development candidates within the AbbVie pipeline.
• Interface to drug product development teams to ensure that biopharmaceutical and physicochemical considerations are incorporated into formulation design.
• Advance scientific expertise within function. Proactively demonstrate leadership by advising and sharing knowledge and expert opinions with subordinates, peers, and senior management.
• Ensure development of technologies and scientific innovation that improve the capability to formulate small molecules within the AbbVie pipeline
• Collaborate with other functions within AbbVie to align a broad range of strategies that directly support development programs
• Ensure compliance with AbbVie safety, quality and regulatory policies and government regulations

Basic:

• MS (8-10 yr. experience) or PhD (0-4 yr experience) in Pharmaceutics, Physical Pharmacy, Biopharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or Material Sciences.

Preferred:

• Fundamental understanding of physicochemical properties as related to formulation design.
• Solid understanding of various manufacturing technologies/processes for oral formulation development
• Hands-on experience in drug product development and characterization of formulations.
• Scientific problem solving, experimental design and trouble shooting skills.

• Technical awareness in various aspects of drug development, adherence to rigorous scientific method, and commitment to the scientific process.
• Strong communication skills and ability to clearly communicate theories/concepts, influence others without authority, and drive technical excellence.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team setting.

Key AbbVie 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.
• Connects ideas from disparate fields, integrates data and information quickly, and takes risks to achieve the highest performance.
• 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.

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

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• 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 short-term incentive programs. ​

• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs​

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Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. 

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