Senior Scientist II, Protein Analytical Chemistry

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AbbVie’s Biologics CMC Analytical Research and Development Group in South San Francisco has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Scientist II to join a dynamic team of scientists responsible for all aspects of CMC analytical development   required to move biologic candidates from discovery into and through clinical studies.   

In this lab-based role, you will utilize your knowledge of protein chemistry and expertise in chromatography and capillary electrophoresis to contribute to development of AbbVie’s growing pipeline of clinical stage oncology biotherapeutics, which include novel bispecific constructs, antibody-drug conjugates, and monoclonal antibodies.  You will characterize and investigate attributes of biologic drug candidates to provide product and process understanding, as well as develop innovative analytical methods that provide deeper insights into protein biotherapeutics across the development spectrum from candidate liability screening to process development to clinical development.     

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Independently develop state of the art capillary electrophoresis and HPLC methods to characterize biotherapeutic proteins and their associated variants and impurities.
• Characterize post-translational modifications and structure-activity relationships of products under development.
• Develop innovative approaches to solve difficult analytical challenges.
• Represent the Biologics CMC Analytical Research and Development Group as a subject matter expert on cross functional project teams.
• Develop, qualify/validate, and transfer fit-for-purpose QC release and stability methods.
• Provide technical support and oversight for QC testing occurring at internal and external GMP laboratories.
• Plan and author characterization, comparability, and quality sections of regulatory submissions (INDs/CTDs).
• Engage and influence the broader scientific community through publications and poster and oral presentations at industry conferences.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and 12 years of experience, Master’s Degree or equivalent education and 10 years of experience, PhD and 4 years of experience.
• Must possess a solid understanding of protein chemistry and biochemistry, particularly as it relates to biotherapeutic protein drug development.
• Demonstrated proficiency in developing and performing capillary electrophoresis and HPLC methods as they apply to protein characterization.
• Experience with CMC analytical development of monoclonal antibodies or related biotherapeutic proteins is preferred, but not required.
• Proven record of advanced technical/scientific achievement and innovation.
• Quality control and/or GMP experience is beneficial.
• Must have strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Must be capable of working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and managing multiple concurrent projects with a high degree of independence.

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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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