Principal Research Scientist II

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.

The Early Biologics Excellence Center of Operation PDST Biological Development and Lunch organization at AbbVie is seeking a highly motivated Principal Scientist with a strong understanding of early and late stage Biological pipeline cell line development to lead the host cell engineering team at the AbbVie Bioresearch Center (ABC). The ABC site, based in Worcester, MA, offers a unique setting where Biologics drug discovery, development and manufacturing coexist in one location. In this position, the leader will be responsible for building the next generation mammalian host cell line leveraging advanced gene-editing technologies and System Biology knowledge to engineer CHO host cells for enhanced recombinant protein productivity, improved product quality, and streamlined process efficiency.  Experience with cutting edge technologies such as CRISPR, Cas-Clover, NGS, Omics, bioinformatics, system Biology, AI/ML, HT automation and digitalization for cell line and process optimization are highly preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and achieves discipline strategy in alignment with functional goals and key scientific objectives. Ensure the successful transition of AbbVie biological assets from Discovery into development.
• Executes and guides the development and genetic engineering alternative CHO host cell lines to improve all stages of pipeline development.
• Identify and implement advanced technologies strategically to support accelerated biological pipeline programs.
• Provide strategic, operational, and scientific guidance to the cell line engineering team.
• Conduct general laboratory research proficiently and independently, adapting and troubleshooting experimental designs and equipment to meet research requirements.
• Apply creative thinking to solve complex problems and promote new technologies, while effectively communicating mission and ideas to diverse audiences.
• The ideal candidate should be able to manage multiple projects across therapeutic disciplines within a dynamic and fast-paced team setting.
• Presents scientific concepts and results for functional scientific and non-scientific leaders as well as potential and existing partners. Maximize impact and value of expertise.
• Advances scientific expertise within function. Proactively advises and share knowledge and expert opinions with subordinates, peers, and senior management. Mentors and trains functional colleagues and assesses current and emerging business challenges enabling functional goal achievement.

• 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.
• Interact well with diverse groups within function and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external collaborators.
• Broad experience in cell line development across diverse cell types, with a proven track record of contributing to drug candidate development and cell engineering.
• Proven ability to innovate with a history of new or improved methods or workflows.
• Demonstrates strong attention to quality and detail in organizational, documentation, and communication to work effectively within a collaborative work environment.

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 short-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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