Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie Company · 1 month ago
Principal Research Scientist II, Parenteral PDS&T Analytical Development
North Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$138K/yr - $261K/yr
8+ years expAbbVie is a global organization dedicated to discovering and delivering innovative medicines. The Principal Research Scientist II will lead analytical development for late-stage biologics, managing strategies and timelines for analytical deliverables while collaborating with cross-functional teams and regulatory stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Develop analytical strategies and communicate with PDS&T business partners for experimental execution in support of stability studies, comparability studies, and extended characterization of biologics products (e.g., mAbs, ADCs, bispecifics)
Interpret and identify data trends in key analytical release and stability assays
Develop robust analytical control strategies including commercial specifications
Author regulatory filings (including IND and BLA filings) and address questions from health authorities
Proactively advise and share knowledge/expert opinions with peers and senior management. Mentor peers in project management and development of analytical strategies
Collaborate with third party laboratories and manufacturers for outsourced programs to ensure CMC timelines are met
Author and/or review key regulatory documents, technical memos, and reports
Encourage ideas for continuous improvement activities and initiatives within work group
Qualification
Required
PhD (8+ years), Master's Degree (14+ years), or Bachelor's Degree (16+ years) in scientific discipline (e.g., Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Biology) with previous work experience (6+ years) in a pharmaceutical laboratory setting
Ability to multitask and work within timelines
Demonstrated scientific writing skills and strong verbal communication skills
Preferred
Experience in project management/leadership of analytical development activities for biologic compounds (mAbs, antibody drug conjugates, and/or fusion proteins)
Experience in analytical technologies (HPLC, UV-Vis, compendial tests, and KF)
Experience in bioanalytical techniques including SEC, CEX, CE-SDS, icIEF, peptide mapping, bioassay, ELISA, subvisible particle analysis for parenteral drug products
Experienced in laboratory systems (LIMS, CDS, ELN)
Statistical knowledge and experience, e.g. capability analysis and design of experiments (DOE) methodologies
Solid understanding of protein chemistry and biochemistry, particularly as related to biologics drug development
Benefits
Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Short-term incentive programs
Long-term incentive programs
Company
Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie Company
At Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, we develop, manufacture, and market a portfolio of leading aesthetics brands and products.
1001-5000 employees
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Nicole Mowad-Nassar
Senior Vice President, AbbVie and President, Global Allergan Aesthetics
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