Principal Research Scientist , Biologics Analytical Research & Development

Allergan
North Chicago, US
On-site

Job Description

Position: Principal Research Scientist I, Biologics Analytical Research & Development

Company Description

About Abb Vie

Abb Vie'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 Abb Vie, please visit us at Follow @abbvie on Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, X and You Tube.

Job Description

Abb Vie (NYSE:

ABBV) is a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company formed in 2013 following separation from Abbott. Abb Vie combines the focus and passion of a leading-edge biotech with the expertise and capabilities of a long-established pharmaceutical leader to develop and market advanced therapies that address some of the world's most complex and serious diseases.

Abb Vie Biologics Analytical Research & Development (Biologics Analytical R&D) is a global analytical sciences organization responsible for all CMC analytical activities related to the development of Abb Vie's pharmaceutical products. Our scope includes Abb Vie's diverse pipeline of innovative therapeutic biologic medicines and spans from the selection of Discovery candidate molecules through the transition of analytical methods and testing to commercial labs to support product launch.

We are building a world-class team of scientists and leaders who will drive the advancement of industry-leading analytical capabilities and make meaningful contributions to advance Abb Vie's pipeline of innovative medicines. Careers in Abb Vie Biologics Analytical R&D provide unique opportunities to work with global and cross-functional teams to drive exceptional science and innovative product development strategies.

The biologics characterization group develops state-of-the-art analytical techniques for in-depth characterization of therapeutic proteins and other novel biologic molecules using advanced, combined analytical techniques. We are looking for diverse candidates with strong scientific and leadership experience to join the Abb Vie Analytical R&D team and can offer exciting and rewarding career opportunities for these candidates.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as a subject matter expert in BioARD, lead phase-appropriate analytical development strategies for biologics characterization including ADC, multi-specific antibodies, and other novel modalities.
  • Design and execute the buildout of biotherapeutics extended characterization methods, to facilitate in-process analytics, product release, stability, comparability.
  • Make lab-based, data-driven, and phase-appropriate contributions to project team and deliver results in a team-oriented setting and will work across scientific disciplines to drive programs through critical milestones.
  • Represent key area function in cross-functional project teams, provide hands-on analytical support, technical oversight to portfolios.
  • Collaborate and integrate scientific objectives associated with development of new/improved products or technology; contribute to internal scientific exchange and publications.
  • Author, review lab notebook, analytical report, and analytical sections of regulatory filings. Primary author of external publications, presentations, regulatory documents and/or primary inventor of patents. Present at leading scientific conferences.
  • May mentor/supervise a team of one or more, guide and evaluate the performance of those individuals; is accountable for the effective performance of the team/individuals.

Qualifications

  • Principal Research Scientist I: BS or equivalent education and extensive, typically 14+ years of experience; MS or equivalent education with typically 12+ years of experience;

PhD in scientific discipline (e.g., Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Biology) with typically 6+ years of industry experience.

  • Proficiency and direct experience in large biologics characterization and separation techniques, including various mass spectrometry assays (intact/subunit analysis, peptide mapping, disulfide bond mapping, etc.) and chromatography analytical methods (SEC/HIC/RPLC/IEC).
  • Knowledge in key analytical CMC areas, such as risk-based analytical development and method validation, CQAs assessment, reference standard qualification, specifications, comparability.
  • Familiarity with biologics CE, icIEF, biophysical assays, or binding and functional assays are plus.
  • Working knowledge of lab automation, good written and oral communication skills, time management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across functions.

Additional Information

  • 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 g

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

biologics CEicIEFbiophysical assaysbinding and functional assayslab automationSQLPythonproblem-solvingteamworkcommunicationtime managementbiologicspharmaceuticalstherapeutic proteinsanalytical techniques

Level

principal

Posted

3/22/2026

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