Jobs in North Chicago, IL

About the role

AbbVie Process Chemistry is seeking a Senior Principal Research Scientist to conduct process research and development of drug conjugates, peptides, and small molecules from pre-clinical through early clinical phases.

What you'll bring

• This position can be hired at the Sr.
• Sr.
• Principal Research Scientist or Principal Research Scientist II level dependent upon years of experience and education*
• Principal Research Scientist:  Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD Degree in Organic Chemistry with typically 18+ (BS), 16+ (MS) or 10+ (PhD) years of experience.
• Candidates with less experience may be considered for other opportunities.
• Principal Research Scientist II:  Bachelor’s Degree in Science related field with 16 years of related work
• Master’s Degree Science or PharmD with 14 years of related work
• PhD in Science or related field with 8 years of related work experience
• Experience managing and developing scientific leaders and teams in CMC is required.
• Proven scientific leadership
• strong interpersonal and communication skills for facilitating collaborations and a demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional process development teams and represent program strategy to allied functions and leadership.
• The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of modern organic chemistry, mechanistic theory, control strategy development (including mutagenic impurity and nitrosamine controls), and regulatory starting material strategies.

Benefits