Senior Scientist, Immuno-Oncology

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 is at the forefront of cancer research, discovering and developing the next generation of treatments to address unmet medical need for cancer patients. Our robust pipeline includes both small molecule and biologic therapies, featuring first-in-class agents that target multiple pathways critical to the survival and growth of solid and hematological malignancies.

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Scientist with a proven track record of research accomplishments to join our growing cancer research organization. The scientist will be part of a team dedicated to discovering and validating novel cancer targets and support discovery programs in Immuno-Oncology, from early to late stages.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently conceive and execute hypothesis driven research projects in the field of Immuno-Oncology
• Apply expertise in T cell biology and anti-tumor immunity to identify and validate new immunotherapy drug targets.
• Develop innovative ex vivo and in vitro assays to study the functions and interactions of immune and tumor cell populations.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams within AbbVie and with external partners.
• Train and mentor colleagues on established methodologies, troubleshooting assays, and developing novel techniques.
• Make impactful contributions to both short- and long-term scientific strategies of the research team.
• Prepare clear, compelling scientific presentations and reports for internal meetings, external collaborators, scientific conferences, and peer-reviewed journals.

Qualifications

Basic:

• PhD, MS, or BS in Cancer Research, Immunology, or a related fie