AbbVie

Senior Scientist, Cellular/Molecular Biology II

AbbVie • $100K — $130K *
Worcester, MA 01604In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Yesterday
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Qualifications

  • PhD in Immunology or Biology with 2-5 years post-doctoral experience, or Bachelor’s/Master's with 15+ years experience.
  • Extensive experience with primary cell cultures and in vitro assays, specifically intestinal epithelial cells and organoids.
  • Experience in developing and validating complex in vitro models preferred.
  • Proven management experience, including recruitment, performance evaluations, and team development.
  • Demonstrated project/program management experience in an industry setting.
  • Strong relationship-building and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Proven problem-solving skills and adaptability to complex challenges.

Responsibilities

  • Lead scientific efforts for GI programs, utilizing data to guide program development.
  • Translate complex scientific needs into actionable resource plans for project advancement.
  • Identify and solve technical challenges, proposing novel experimental designs.
  • Adapting to changing project demands with effective scientific judgment.
  • Prepare and present clear data communications for decision-making meetings.
  • Generate timely data and maintain thorough experimental documentation.
  • Foster a collaborative team environment while supervising 2-3 scientists.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off and medical/dental/vision insurance.
  • Participation in long-term incentive programs.
  • 401(k) retirement plan available for eligible employees.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Gastroenterology group within AbbVie's Immunology therapeutic area seeks a Senior Scientist II to join our GI group in Worcester, MA. This position will serve as a people leader who is responsible for interfacing with project teams and then prioritizing and deploying resources to support internal programs. The ideal candidate will have previous industry and people leadership experience and be well-versed in broad immunological and cell biological mechanisms that drive inflammation in the context of autoimmune disease.

Responsibilities:
  • Serve as biology lead for GI programs, providing scientific leadership and data-driven rationale to support program advancement
  • Understand a range of complex GI in vitro models and translate scientific and operational needs into prioritized resource plans, ensuring appropriate capacity and expertise to advance programs.
  • Independently identify and resolve technical challenges, and conceive and implement novel experimental approaches to address scientific questions.
  • Demonstrate strong scientific judgment and flexibility by adapting quickly to evolving program priorities and experimental needs.
  • Prepare clear data packages, slides, and presentations for 1:1 and review meetings, enabling efficient discussion and decision-making.
  • Generate data in a timely manner and communicate results effectively across departments. Maintain accurate and complete experimental records.
  • Act as a strong team player in a cross-functional, collaborative environment, building effective working relationships with internal, global, and external collaborators while striving for world-class excellence.
  • Supervise a team of 2-3 scientists, including performance management, coaching, and development.


Qualifications
  • PhD in Immunology, Biology, or related discipline with 2-5 years post-doctoral experience or Bachelor's or Master's Degree in biology or related discipline with 15+ years of experience
  • Extensive experience with primary cell cultures and in vitro cell based assays are required. Experience specifically with primary intestinal epithelial cells/intestinal organoids, intestinal fibroblast and human immune cells is preferred
  • Experience in complex in vitro models is preferred.
  • Experience managing direct reports and providing performance evaluations and development opportunities
  • Program management experience within an industry setting
  • Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a highly matrixed organization.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills and capability to overcome complex issues.
  • Must have a "results-oriented" work ethic and a positive "can-do" attitude with a strong sense of urgency and self-motivated desire to achieve.


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.

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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
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