Senior Scientist I/II, Analytical Chemistry

AbbVie is looking for a Senior Scientist, Analytical Chemistry to sit at our North Chicago, IL site.

The Process R&D (PRD) organization within AbbVie develops phase appropriate synthetic routes for small molecule and antibody drug conjugate (ADC) programs, supporting pre-clinical studies through commercial registrations. We prepare GMP APIs to develop AbbVie's pipeline, and ultimately we provide commercial manufacturing processes for product launches.

AbbVie is seeking a highly motivated individual to conduct analytical research in the area of clinical-phase Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) process development. This individual will have strong collaborations within PRD, as well as with other R&D and Operations functions.

Primary Job Function:

• Responsible for method development, testing procedures, and implementation of analytical process controls to help the advancement of drug discovery candidates.
• Apply analytical separation and detection modes for complex impurity profiling of APIs and API precursors to further the understanding of emerging cGMP synthetic processes.
• Responsible for leading the analytical aspects of a project while working with other functional areas to advance projects through the pipeline.
• Utilize understanding of a range of analytical techniques to conduct research and development studies related to small-molecule active pharmaceutical ingredients, intermediates, starting materials, impurities and impurity profiling.
• Support new product development with advanced methods development and validations, technical transfer packages, and generation of technical data in support of clinical API regulatory requirements.

*Level and compensation will be commensurate with experience.*

Basic:

• Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in Analytical Chemistry with a minimum of 12+ (BS), 10+ (MS), or 3+ (Ph.D) years related industry experience
• Strong technical background in analytical chemistry with problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated, hard-working, detail-oriented individual able to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Experience in the use of computerized data handling systems
• High-quality written and oral communication skills

Preferred:

• Advanced degree in Analytical Chemistry
• Understanding of cGMP and regulatory requirements
• Practical knowledge of organic structure, functional groups, chemistry and modern spectroscopic techniques as applied to small-molecule analytical analysis.
• One or more years of process development analytical experience.

Key Leadership Competencies:

• Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance.
• Learns fast, grasps the "essence" and can change course quickly where indicated.
• 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.
• Level and compensation will be commensurate with experience.

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