Principal Research Scientist I, Biologics Analytical R&D

Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Job Description

AbbVie Biologics Analytical Research & Development (Biologics ARD) is a global analytical sciences organization responsible for CMC analytical activities related to the development of AbbVie's therapeutic biologic 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 the selection of Discovery candidate molecules through the transition of analytical methods and testing to operations partners for late stage development.  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 Biologics ARD provide unique opportunities to work with global and cross-functional teams to drive exceptional science and innovative product development strategies.

The Analytical Development – External Programs group within Biologics ARD is responsible for early development (through clinical proof of concept) of programs with outsourced analytical activities.  The candidate will serve as analytical lead on internal CMC teams and will work with external parties on method development, optimization, validation/transfer, and testing of clinical supplies to meet analytical deliverables for their given development programs.  In collaboration with cross-functional partners, the lead will define analytical strategies for formulation and process development studies.  Key deliverables include robust analytical methods, clinical supplies release testing and stability studies to establish clinical product dating, product co