Senior Scientist I, Drug Product Development Employer AbbVie Location North Chicago, IL Salary 96500 - 183500 USD Start date Sep 16, 2026 View more categories View less categories Discipline Marketing , Science/R D , Biotechnology , Pharmacology Required Education Bachelors Degree Position Type Full time Hotbed BioMidwest , Best Places to Work Apply now Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Send job Job Details Company Job Details Company Description About AbbVie AbbVie'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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube. Job Description Biologics Drug Product Development (Bio DPD), a part of Development Sciences within AbbVies R D, is a global organization that is responsible for drug product formulation and process development, and definition of the product presentation for biologics and genetic medicine (proteins, conjugates, peptides etc.). AbbVie is seeking a highly motivated candidate for the position of Senior Scientist I, Biologics Drug Product Development, located in North Chicago, IL. We are seeking an accomplished scientist with a proven track record in biologics formulation and process development, and characterization. This position will be an integral part of the product development and CMC teams and will have strong collaborations with several stakeholders, including discovery research, analytical research and development, bioprocess development, combination products development, science and technology, pilot plants and third-party manufacturers. Responsibilities Lead the design and execution of biologics drug product formulation and process development, characterization and robustness studies. Support scale-up and technology transfer activities to internal and external manufacturing sites. Keep abreast of the latest advances in biologics formulation and process technologies. Initiate and/or support scientific initiatives to drive innovation, continuously enhance capabilities and improve business processes. May represent the Bio DPD function in the cross-functional Product Presentation and Device Strategy Team (PPDST) and the CMC team. Effectively and timely communicates study plans, risks and mitigation plans to stakeholder and line management. Qualifications Bachelors Degree or equivalent education and typically 10 years of experience, Masters Degree or equivalent education and typically 8 years of experience, PhD 0+ years of industry experience. Proven ability to solve critical scientific problems. Hands-on experience with biologics formulation development. Hands-on experience with analytical and biophysical characterization of proteins and solid-state characterization methods. Solid understanding of biologics degradation mechanisms and stabilization strategies. Hands-on experience with Design of Experiments (DoE), multivariate statistical analyses and data visualization tools.

Highly Preferred Qualifications:

Understanding of relevant cGMP and regulatory guidance. Experience with sterile manufacturing unit operations (freeze-thaw, mixing, filtration, filling, and lyophilization) development, characterization, scale-up and technology transfer. Experience in managing third party manufacturers. Experience with quality risk management and drug product control strategies. Additional Information Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law: The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.

Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographiclocation,andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees. This job is eligible toparticipatein our short-term incentiveprograms.

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No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.

Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law. AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html Company AbbVie'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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube.

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