AbbVie

Principal Research Scientist I

AbbVie • $130K — $155K *
North Chicago, IL 60064In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 14+ years or Master's Degree with 12 years or PhD with 6+ years of experience in toxicology or equivalent fields.
  • Proven experience in directing and interpreting in vitro safety studies.
  • Ability to independently generate original research strategies.
  • Strong theoretical and practical knowledge in toxicology.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for scientific discourse.

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute tailored safety strategies for projects using diverse tools.
  • Develop and implement in vitro safety assessment models with relevant endpoints.
  • Identify and address project challenges utilizing available data.
  • Communicate effectively to ensure program alignment across functions.
  • Incorporate new literature findings into project strategies and safety assessments.
  • Explore new experimental opportunities driven by project data needs.
  • Mentor and evaluate team members for performance improvement as needed.

Benefits

  • Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • 401(k) retirement plan for eligible employees.
  • Participation in long-term incentive programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Purpose

We are seeking a highly-motivated toxicologist to support discovery-stage programs across therapeutic areas within preclinical safety. As part of the Investigative Toxicology and Pathology group, the successful candidate will effectively leverage in silico, in vitro, and in vivo tools to design and execute a safety assessment strategy to support pipeline advancement. As project toxicologist, this scientist will work cross-functionally, providing critical subject matter expertise and data integration to drive progress for programs.

Responsibilities
  • Support project teams to design and execute a safety strategy specific to the needs of the project by leveraging internal and external resources, in silico tools, in vitro models, and in vivo studies. Select and design experiments that answer key questions, are decision-enabling, and promote judicious progression of programs.
  • Support development and deployment of in vitro tools for safety assessment (simple and complex in vitro models, or NAMs) and utilize appropriate endpoints (imaging, toxicogenomic, etc) to support decision-making.
  • Demonstrate the ability to identify and resolve key project hurdles by effectively utilizing available information and resources.
  • Communicate effectively across cross-functional teams and with leadership to support alignment on program strategy.
  • Proactively seek out new information in the literature and incorporate this into individual projects as well as the overall safety assessment strategy.
  • Seize opportunities to pursue project-relevant exploration and experiments to support data-driven decision-making and program progress.
  • May mentor/supervise a team of one or more and evaluate the performance of those individuals; accountable for the effective performance of the team/individuals.
  • Collaborate effectively with other teams to identify areas of scientific advancement and efficiency.


Qualifications

Required:
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and extensive, typically 14+ years of experience, Master's Degree or equivalent education and typically 12 years of experience, PhD and typically 6+ years of experience.
  • Experience directing the use of, and interpreting data from, in vitro safety studies.
  • Demonstrate ability to function independently, generating original research or development strategies.
  • Possess thorough theoretical and practical understanding of own scientific discipline.
  • Effective writer and communicator of research. Demonstrated scientific communication and presentation skills.

Preferred:
  • People leadership and management experience
  • DABT board certification or equivalent
  • Experience working on cross-functional project teams, including but not limited to, within pharmaceutical development


Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
  • 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 long-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.

About AbbVie

AbbVie develops pharmaceuticals and medical devices. They provide products and services to therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health, and gastroenterology.

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Joining AbbVie means becoming part of a global team dedicated to making a remarkable impact on patients' lives. At AbbVie, our employees are united in the pursuit of groundbreaking innovation and are committed to transforming the future of healthcare with leading-edge science.

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At AbbVie, you’ll collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry to solve challenging problems that have a high impact on society. Our culture fosters growth and embraces leadership and diversity training, ensuring that every team member can thrive.

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We believe in nurturing our team's professional growth through comprehensive training programs, leadership development opportunities, and continuous learning. Our commitment to your career growth is reflected in our robust offerings that enhance your skills and knowledge.

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AbbVie is dedicated to supporting our employees' well-being both inside and outside of work. Our benefits package includes health, financial, and social benefits that are designed to support the diverse needs of our employees. Our inclusive culture encourages collaboration and innovation, fostering a workplace where all can excel.

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Our hiring process is designed to ensure a match that will be beneficial both for the company and for your career aspirations. From resume submission to interview, each step is an opportunity to showcase your skills and fit with the AbbVie team.

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Learn more about AbbVie
Size
50,000 employees
Market Cap
$288.5 billion
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Net Income
$4.6 billion
Founded
2013
5 Year Trend
+17%
Revenue
$45.8 billion
NASDAQ
ABBV
* Ladders Estimates

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