Associate Scientist, Chemistry

About the Role

AbbVie's Product Development Science & Technology group is seeking an Associate Scientist level Process Chemist to conduct late-stage chemical process development, support projects from late clinical development through commercialization and throughout the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated scientist, with a proven track record of accomplishment in the field of organic synthesis, to work in a multi-functional team environment. The candidate will be responsible for developing organic chemistry processes and executing on scale to provide practical access to potential therapies, which may include small molecules and/or antibody drug conjugates. The candidate will support the development and oversight of process chemistry and manufacturing controls at commercial sites. The position involves multi-disciplinary interactions with scientists, engineers, and cross-functional collaborators involved in bringing therapies to market.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent experimentation to generate reliable and consistent data.
• Use data analysis to guide future work.
• Troubleshoot experiments and instrumentation.
• Learn and understand new experimental techniques.
• Ability to impact projects through lab and manufacturing plant-based activities.
• Provide support to manufacturing facilities during commercial production.
• Present technical topics to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, controlled drug and radioactive compounds, GxP compliance, and animal care where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent education, with typically 3 or more years' experience or Master's Degree or equivalent education (no additional experience).
• A range of functional expertise in modern synthetic organic chemistry, compound purification, spectral analysis and interpretation.
• An ability to problem solve using lab and literature-based resources.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Key Leadership Competencies

• Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance.
• Learns fast, understands key objectives, and can change course quickly where indicated.
• Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo.
• Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.
• Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation, and manages the transition from innovation to implementation.
• Adheres to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, quality, and appropriate handling of materials.

Pay & Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• Eligible to participate in short-term incentive programs.