Senior Scientist I/II, Drug Delivery & Biomaterials

As a Senior Scientist I/II within AbbVie Drug Delivery Sciences, you will work as a key part of a talented, multidisciplinary, and cross-functional team to build cutting-edge new capabilities for the sustained delivery of biologics, and small molecules and advance product candidates through early R&D.  The ideal candidate has demonstrated research experience in polymer chemistry, has outstanding oral and written communication skills, and has the desire and capacity to grow as part of a dynamic, high performing team.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and executes the synthesis and characterization of polymers and polymer-based materials
• Applies an in-depth understanding of polymer chemistry to design novel sustained release formulations
• Prepare, and test the performance of new drug-loaded sustained release formulations
• Coordinates cross-functional activities with key stakeholders
• Maintains timely and accurate laboratory records consistent with good documentation practices
• Contributes to AbbVie's patent estate
• Responsible for compliance with all applicable Corporate and Divisional policies and procedures

Position can be hired as a Senior Scientist I or II based on the candidate's education and level of experience. 

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 12 years of experience, Master’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 10 years of experience, PhD and typically 4 years of experience. PhD degree in organic or polymer chemistry preferred. 
• Possess thorough theoretical and practical understanding of own scientific discipline.
• Effective writer and communicator of research or other regulatory materials.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time

Essential Skills and Abilities

• A thorough knowledge of polymer chemistry and synthesis will be essential
• Hands on experience in polymer characterization techniques including NMR, GPC, light scattering, DSC, and rheology will be required
• Prior research experience in the design and development of polymer-based sustained drug release formulations will be desired
• The successful candidate will have a solid track record of peer-reviewed publications and presentations at a national-level conferences in polymer chemistry
• Excellent scientific approach and communication skills, both oral and written, are prerequisites
• Good interpersonal and team skills
• A strong sense of urgency and ability to operate in a highly dynamic and fast-paced environment
• A desire and capacity to learn, drive continuous improvement, and develop novel solutions to problems

Key Leadership Competencies

• Deals comfortably with risk and ambiguity, changing course when needed
• Lives AbbVie values. Acts consistently with our ethics, obligations and the law
• Acts respectfully yet courageously
• Communicates openly and honestly with all colleagues
• Looks outside AbbVie for new ideas to stimulate innovation
• Connects unrelated concepts, generates original or unique ideas
• Persistent and resilient - finds the way to move good ideas forward