Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie Company · 11 hours ago
Senior Scientist I-II, Biologics Analytical R&D, Analytical Development-Early Stage
North Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$94K/yr - $178K/yr
4+ years expAbbVie is a global leader in innovative medicines and solutions in the pharmaceutical industry. The Senior Scientist I-II role focuses on advancing analytical capabilities and supporting the development of therapeutic biologics, including method development and validation for clinical studies.
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Responsibilities
Effectively function as a senior research scientist, generating original technical ideas and research or development strategies
Demonstrate creative “out of the box” thinking to solve difficult problems and champion new analytical technologies to achieve project goals
Independently responsible for project activities within area of expertise while also contributing within the project team to the overall progress of the program
Deliver results in a team-oriented setting and willing to work across scientific disciplines to drive programs through critical milestones
Generate new scientific proposals and lead those efforts. Anticipate and critically evaluate scientific or regulatory advances or competitive threats and respond with appropriate new strategies
Effectively organize and present scientific plans and data
Author technical documents (e.g., methods, protocols, reports, etc.), scientific publications, presentations, and regulatory documents
Lead scientific experiments designed to screen platform analytical methods for incoming programs to the Biologics-ARD Early Stage group
Qualification
Required
PhD (0+ years), Master's Degree (8+ years), or Bachelor's Degree (10+ years) in scientific discipline (e.g., Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Biology) with previous laboratory experience
Practical experience and strong knowledge of protein HPLC (e.g., SEC, IEX, HIC), capillary electrophoresis, and other separation techniques as applied to protein analysis
Experience developing and transferring bioassays and ELISAs to QC setting in support of early phase release and stability testing
Must possess a solid understanding of protein chemistry and biochemistry, particularly as related to biologics drug development
Maintain a laboratory notebook in compliance with Good Laboratory/Manufacturing Practices
Demonstrated independent problem-solving ability in science and technical proficiency
Demonstrated ability to learn, understand, and master new experimental techniques
Ability to multitask and work within timelines
Demonstrated scientific writing skills and strong verbal communication skills
PhD in scientific discipline (e.g., Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Biology) with 4+ years of industry experience OR Master's degree in related fields with 8-10+ years of industry experience
Proficiency and direct experience in large biologics characterization and separation techniques, including various chromatography analytical methods (SEC/HIC/RPLC/IEC), intact or subunit mass analysis, peptide mapping
Knowledge in key analytical CMC areas, such as risk-based analytical development and method validation, CQAs, reference standard qualification, specifications, comparability
Familiarity with biologics CE, icIEF, biophysical assays, or binding and functional assays are plus
Working knowledge of lab automation, good written and oral communication skills, time management skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across functions
Leverage extensive expertise in Bioassay and ELISA to design, optimize, and execute robust analytical methods in GSP and GMP environments supporting biologics development and characterization
Benefits
Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Short-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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Late StageLeadership Team
Nicole Mowad-Nassar
Senior Vice President, AbbVie and President, Global Allergan Aesthetics
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