Scientist , Biologics Drug Product Development

Overview

Abb Vie'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 Abb Vie, please visit  Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, You Tube, Linked In and Tik Tok.

Abb Vie is seeking a highly motivated candidate for the position of Scientist I, Biologics Drug Product Development, located in North Chicago, IL. We are seeking a Scientist with experience in biologics formulation and drug product development.

Biologics Drug Product Development (Bio DPD), a part of Development Sciences within Abb Vie’s R&D, is a global organization that is responsible for drug product formulation and process development, and definition of the product presentation for biologics (proteins, conjugates, peptides, neurotoxins, etc.) and genetic medicine (AAV, LNPs, Cell Therapy).

• Independently design, execute and interpret critical experiments to answer scientific questions. Understand the broad objectives of the project as well as their role in achieving those objectives, and modify experimental plan when required, to respond.
• Support development projects with hands-on laboratory experimentation, data generation, and analysis of results. As needed, provide support for technical transfer and scale-up of laboratory process knowledge to manufacturing sites.
• Learn, understand and master new experimental techniques and develop proficiency in techniques, and act as a resource or mentor for others.
• Innovate and implement new experimental protocols.
• Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in his/her field.
• Set and meet experimental and project timelines in accordance with CMC strategy.
• Effectively organize and present scientific plans and data. Maintain detailed and organized electronic laboratory notebook, and compile data into scientific presentations and reports to support project goals.
• Contribute to writing and conceptual framework of publications, presentations, and patents.
• Routinely read and apply relevant scientific literature. Impact projects mostly through lab and/or pilot plant based activities where applicable.

• BS or equivalent education in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Pharmaceutical science, or a related field with typically 5 or more years of experience, or MS or equivalent education with 2 or more years of experience.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of protein biochemistry, stability, and analytics.
• Demonstrated ability to independently design, execute and interpret critical experiments to answer scientific questions.
• 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.

• Experience with biologics (proteins, conjugates, peptides and/or neurotoxins) and/or genetic medicine (AAV, LNPs, cell therapy) formulation development, in-use studies, and DP process development.
• Hands-on experience with biologics or genetic drug product preparation and analysis, e.g. HPLC/UPLC, UV-Vis spectroscopy, CE-SDS, icIEF, HIAC, MFI, DLS, DSC, etc.
• Knowledge of Design of Experiment (DoE), data analysis and experience of statistical software packages is preferred.
• Understanding of relevant cGMP and regulatory guidance.
• Experience with sterile manufacturing unit operations (freeze-thaw, mixing, filtration, filling, and freeze-drying) development and characterization.
• Ability to multitask and meet timelines in a dynamic environment.

• 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.

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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