Principal Research Scientist II Psychiatry Drug Discovery

Company Description About AbbVie 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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube. Overview Job Description We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated neuroscientist with strongdrug discoveryexpertise to join our Discovery Psychiatry team. The successful candidate willapplydrugdiscoveryprinciples into exploratory through late-stagediscovery programs and integrateknowledgeacrossin vitroand in vivo electrophysiological approaches. Candidatemusthave a strong understanding ofneural circuits,multimodalneurophysiologicalmethodologiesandtranslationalutility. This role is an exciting opportunity to supportpsychiatry research fromtarget validation,compound profiling,through clinical development in adynamic, collaborativedrugdiscovery environment. Key Responsibilities EstablishDrug Discoveryframework in PsychiatryportfolioContribute to the development and implementation ofresearchworkflows thatintegratecomplex multimodal datasetsEnsure alignment of development anddiscoverywith broader cross-functional program team goalsSupport strategic decision-making in psychiatry drug discoveryProvide scientific guidance and mentoring to junior scientists and research associates Qualifications Bachelors Degree in Science related field with 16 years of related work; Masters Degree Science or PharmD with 14 years of related work; PhD in Science or related field with 8 years of related work experience.Industry experience within early discoveryfor PsychiatryDemonstrated experience with neurophysiologyand/orfunctionalapproaches, including experience in the design and execution ofstudies investigatingsynaptic and circuitmodulationrelevant to psychiatric indicationsStrong ability to work in cross-functional teams and effectively communicate scientific findings to both technical and non-technical audiences Desired Qualifications Experience building translational frameworks or predictive approaches for functional biology data Additional Information Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law: The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.This job is eligible toparticipatein our long-term incentiveprograms. Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law. AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visithttps://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html