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Senior Scientist I- Drug Product Development

Employer
AbbVie
Location
Lake County, IL, US
Start date
Apr 20, 2019

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Discipline
Marketing, Science/R&D, Biotechnology, Pharmacology
Required Education
Doctorate/PHD/MD
Position Type
Full time
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Job Details

Drug Product Development is responsible for understanding the biopharmaceutical properties of candidate molecules for translation into the design and development of patient centric dosage forms. We have a challenging opportunity for a Senior Scientist based in the Formulation Sciences group in North Chicago, IL

AbbVie is seeking a highly motivated, collaborative scientist to guide the design and characterization of innovative pharmaceutical formulations for pre-clinical and clinical applications

Key responsibilities include:
    Interface with Discovery and Development project teams to aid the identification of new drug candidates Design and characterize novel pharmaceutical formulations Collaborate with preclinical scientists to characterize the biopharmaceutical properties of drug candidates Conceive and execute laboratory studies contributing to design and understanding of oral formulations in clinical and pre-clinical development

Level will be based on education & years of experience.

Basic:

  • PhD and no experience necessary (PhD required)
  • possesses thorough theoretical and practical understanding of own scientific discipline

Preferred:

  • Strong knowledge of physiological barriers to intestinal absorption of small molecules, including potential transport and metabolism pathways.
  • Strong knowledge in the characterization of the biopharmaceutical properties of small molecules.
  • Working knowledge of typical formulation approaches and routes of administration across multiple species.
  • Fundamental understanding of physicochemical properties as related to drug delivery and formulation design.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in 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. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Company

AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines 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, eye care, virology, women’s health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Stock Symbol: ABBV

Stock Exchange: NYSE

Company info
Website
Phone
1-800-255-5162
Location
1 North Waukegan Road
 North Chicago
Illinois
60064
US
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