Senior Scientist I/II– Drug Delivery

Overview:

As a Senior Scientist 1/Senior Scientist 2 within AbbVie Drug Delivery Sciences, you will work as a key part of a talented, multidisciplinary, and cross-functional team to build cutting-edge and new capabilities for the delivery of biologics, oligonucleotides and small molecules and advance product candidates through early R&D.  The ideal candidate has demonstrated research experience in the design and characterization of micro/nano particle-based drug delivery systems, has outstanding oral and written communication skills, and has the desire and capacity to grow as part of a dynamic, high performing team.

Responsibilities:

• Applies an in-depth understanding of polymer and materials science principles to design particle-based formulations.
• Prepares, and tests the performance of new drug delivery systems.
• 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or Materials Science.
• Candidates with 0-4 years of experience will be considered for Senior Scientist 1 position and candidates with 4-6 years of experience will be considered for Senior Scientist 2 position.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time.

Essential Skills and Abilities:

• A thorough knowledge of the synthesis and characterization of micro and nanoparticles, polymer and lipid-based supramolecular assemblies will be essential.
• Hands-on experience in polymer and particle characterization techniques including DSC, GPC, light scattering, rheology, and microscopy and will be required.
• Prior experience in developing particle-based formulation for nucleic acid-based (DNA/RNA) delivery systems is preferred.
• The successful candidate must have a solid track record of peer-reviewed publications and presentations at a national-level conferences.
• 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

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