AbbVie

Scientist I (Biologics Drug Product Development)

AbbVie$112K — $142K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BS in pharmacy, chemical/biomedical engineering, chemistry, or biology required; MS accepted with reduced experience.
  • 5 years of relevant experience in biologics or drug product development as a scientist; equivalency accepted with reduced experience for MS degree holders.
  • 5 years of CMC development experience, focusing on drug/protein formulation and analytical functions.
  • Proven expertise in drug product manufacturing process development and stability testing techniques.
  • Familiarity with analytical tools such as HPLC, spectroscopy, and ELISA essential.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a rational and critical thinking approach; able to troubleshoot experiments effectively.
  • Experience applying GMP/GLP principles in a cross-functional team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Support formulation development of therapeutic and aesthetic neurotoxins from early stages to commercialization.
  • Execute formulation composition and drug product processes for various dosage forms including sterile liquids and lyophilized products.
  • Manufacture drug product formulation batches for stability evaluation and animal studies.
  • Conduct clinical in-use studies to optimize dose administration solutions.
  • Generate high-quality data summaries, technical reports, and scientific presentations based on thorough research.

Benefits

  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered to eligible employees.
  • 401(k) plan available for retirement savings.
  • Short-term and long-term incentive program participation.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Key Responsibilities
  • Support formulation development of protein biologics from early development (pre-clinical/First-In-Human candidates) through commercialization, with a specific focus on neurotoxins for therapeutics & aesthetic use.
  • Execute formulation composition & drug product process development studies for sterile liquids, lyophilized, & pre-filled dosage forms.
  • Manufacture drug product formulation batches for evaluating formulation stability & /or to support animal studies.
  • Conduct clinical in-use studies to guide dose solution administration.
  • Generate high-quality data based on sound scientific principles & prepare formulation data summaries, technical reports, & scientific presentations.


Qualifications

Education & Experience

Must have BS in pharmacy, chemical or biomedical engineering, chemistry, or biology & 5 years of experience as a scientist working in biologics &/or drug product development. Of experience required, must have 5 years: (i) performing CMC development in drug &/or protein formulation, drug delivery, or analytical functions; (ii) planning & implementing manufacturing process development for biologics &/or various drug products; (iii) applying analytical tools & techniques used for drug &/or protein characterization & stability including: HPLC, spectroscopy, HIAC, MFI, DLS, ELISA, & Karl Fisher; (iv) executing & troubleshoot experiments through rational & critical thinking; (v) developing drug product manufacture processes & lyophilization cycles; (vi) executing & interpreting experiments for formulation & process development; (vii) applying GMP/ GLP principles to all aspects of work; & (viii) working with internal & external cross functional teams.

Alternatively, would accept MS in pharmacy, chemical or biomedical engineering, chemistry, or biology & 6 months of experience as a scientist working in biologics &/or drug product development. Of experience required, must have 6 months in each of (i), (iii), (iv), (vi), (vii) & (viii). For points (ii) & (v), would accept graduate level coursework (theoretical understanding) as an alternative.

Work experience may be gained concurrently. Employer will accept combination of education, training & work experience.

Additional Information

Salary Range: $112,098.26 - $142,500.00 per year.

Apply online at https://careers.abbvie.com/en or send resume to [redacted]. Refer to Req ID: REF49788R

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 and long-term incentive programs.

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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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$288.5 billion
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Net Income
$4.6 billion
Founded
2013
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