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The Senior Scientist I will be an integral part of the Analytical Development team in the Operations – Product Development Science and Technology – Biologics division. The role involves managing all analytical aspects of biologics products at different stages of their drug development lifecycle with a focus on advancing AbbVie’s pre-clinical and early clinical programs. The individual will play a key role in analytical method development, method transfer, troubleshooting, specification setting and justification, stability studies, and regulatory filings. Collaboration with other analytical teams, quality control, bioprocess development, and R&D groups is a crucial part of this role to meet business objectives and program milestones.

Responsibilities:

• Execute and/or lead method development and analytical testing to support pipeline programs using analytical separation techniques including HPLC/UPLC, electrophoresis, etc.
• Partner with other groups in the Analytical Development team to provide analytical support for pipeline programs using traditional and advanced analytical techniques, including but not limited to ELISA, bioassays, mass spectrometry, biophysical, spectrophotometric and compendial methods.
• Participate in cross-functional, multi-site meetings / projects and coordinate analytical activities that need to be supported in the Analytical Development team for pipeline programs.
• Participate in the preparation and review of internal technical documents to ensure compliance.
• Author regulatory submissions and provide scientifically sound responses to agency deficiency letters.
• Evaluate and implement novel analytical techniques to expand analytical capabilities in the Analytical Development team
• Mentor or supervise junior members in the same team. 

• PhD in Chemistry, biochemistry, biological sciences, chemical engineering or related scientific disciplines with 0-4 years relevant experience, or MS or BS with 8-10 years relevant experience
• Experience in analytical method development, validation, and transfer in support of biological products is preferred. Methods including but not limited to HPLC/UPLC, capillary electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, mass spectrometry, biophysical methods, ELISA and bioassays.
• Ability to think critically and demonstrate troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead and manage projects of significant scope and complexity, while meeting all deliverables and timelines.
• Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders and collaborate with cross-team partners.

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

• 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. ​

  
  

​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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