Senior Director, Analytical R&D

Overview:

AbbVie Analytical Research & Development, Small Molecule is a global analytical sciences organization responsible for all CMC analytical activities related to the development of AbbVie's therapeutic small molecule products.  Our scope spans from the selection of Discovery candidate molecules through the transition of analytical methods and testing to commercial labs to support process performance qualification (PPQ) and product launch.  We are building a world-class team of scientists and leaders who will drive the advancement of industry-leading analytical capabilities and make meaningful contributions to advance AbbVie's pipeline of innovative medicines.  Careers in AbbVie Analytical R&D Small Molecule provide unique opportunities to work with global and cross-functional teams to drive exceptional science and innovative product development strategies.  We are looking for diverse candidates with strong scientific and leadership experience to join the team and can offer exciting and rewarding career opportunities for these candidates.

Position Description:

For the Analytical R&D Director position, we are seeking a highly motivated, experienced analytical scientist and leader to lead a diverse team of Ph.D., M.S. and B.S. analytical scientists supporting the development of therapeutic small molecule modalities from early development through commercialization, with a specific focus on antibody drug conjugates (ADC).  The candidate should have extensive expertise in the development of robust, fit-for-purpose analytical control strategies, analytical method development, validation and transfer, and analytical understanding for drug substance and drug product process development, scale up and technology transfer.  He/she will lead a team that includes analytical project leads who represent global Small Molecule Analytical R&D on cross-functional Chemistry Manufacturing & Control (CMC) teams and are responsible for all analytical program decisions and deliverables to support program advancement through clinical development to commercial launch.  The candidate should have experience with submission and approval of Clinical Trial Applications (INDs, IMPDs, etc.) and Marketing Applications (BLAs, MAAs, etc.).  He/she must be able to mentor and develop scientists across a range of different experience levels and must foster productive collaborations within the global Analytical R&D organization and with R&D cross-functional partners and across functions such as Chemistry, Formulation, Engineering, Discovery Research, Operations, Quality Assurance and Science & Technology (S&T).

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Qualifications

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