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AbbVie Parenteral Product Development Science & Technology (PDS&T) is a global organization responsible for all CMC activities related to the development and commercialization of AbbVie's parenteral products.  Our scope includes AbbVie's diverse pipeline of innovative therapeutic biologics medicines, including monoclonal antibodies, antibody drug conjugates (ADC), and other novel modalities, and spans from clinical proof of concept through commercial product launch.  We are a world-class team of scientists and leaders driving the advancement of industry-leading analytical capabilities and AbbVie's pipeline of innovative medicines.  Careers in AbbVie Parenteral PDS&T provide opportunities to work with global and cross-functional teams to develop innovative products and drive exceptional science.

The Analytical Development group within Parenteral PDS&T is responsible for biologics programs that are transitioning from development stage to optimization and commercialization.  We lead final method development, optimization, and validation, ensuring all analytical methods are fit for use in commercial QC laboratories.  Key deliverables include product control strategies informed by analytical data and method understanding; robust analytical methods suitable for commercial QC labs; comprehensive data packages that drive product and process understanding; stability studies to establish commercial product dating; and approvable marketing application submission content.  This position will work primarily inside of the laboratory, providing testing support to meet Analytical Development’s deliverables for pipeline programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Routinely demonstrate scientific initiative and creativity in research and development activities to solve difficult problems and champion new analytical technologies to achieve project goals.
• Perform method development, optimization, and validation for late-stage biologics programs.
• 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.

• PhD (4+ years), Master’s Degree (10+ years), or Bachelor’s Degree (12+ years) in scientific discipline (e.g., Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Biology) with previous laboratory experience.
• Practical experience with method validation and working in a GMP environment is required.
• Practical experience and strong knowledge of protein HPLC (e.g., SEC, IEX, HIC), capillary electrophoresis (e.g., icIEF, CE-SDS), and other separation techniques as applied to protein analysis is preferred.
• Solid understanding of protein chemistry and biochemistry, particularly as related to biologics drug development, is preferred.
• 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.

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.​

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. ​

• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs​

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Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. ​

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