Principal Scientist I, Formulation Development
Company Description
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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at . Follow @abbvie on X , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , LinkedIn and Tik Tok .
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Function as a principal investigator, generating original technical ideas & search or development strategies.
- Generate new scientific proposals & lead those efforts.
- Anticipate & critically evaluate scientific or regulatory advances or competitive threats & respond with appropriate new strategies.
- Independently responsible for project science with area of expertise on 1 or more project teams.
- Primary author of publications, presentations, regulatory documents & /or primary inventor of patents.
- Present at leading scientific conferences.
- Understand & adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, controlled drug & radioactive compounds, GxP compliance, & animal care.
- Mentor a team & evaluate performance.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Must possess a MS in Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or other related field & 3 years as a drug product formulation scientist working with a pharmaceutical company. Of industry work experience required, must have 3 years: (i) performing design development, leading projects & providing innovation of (a) multi particulate system (mini tablets, drug layering), (b) modified release formulation with ASD, (c) bi-layer/tri-layer tablets, & (d) other nonconventional oral delivery systems; (ii) managing clinical supply manufacturing & other activities to support clinical studies at different stages; (iii) performing GMP activities for both documentation & manufacturing activities; (iv) supporting regulatory filings, including authorizing, reviewing & approving; (v) conducting DOE & performing statistical analysis for pharmaceutical drug product development; & (vi) using PBPK modeling as a tool to guide formulation development.
Alternatively, would accept PhD in Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or other related field & 1 year as a drug product formulation scientist working with a pharmaceutical company. Of industry work experience required, must have 1 year: (i) performing design development, leading projects & providing innovation of (a) multi particulate system (mini tablets, drug layering), (b) modified release formulation with ASD, (c) bi-layer/tri-layer tablets, & (d) other nonconventional oral delivery systems; (ii) managing clinical supply manufacturing & other activities to support clinical studies at different stages; (iii) performing GMP activities for both documentation & manufacturing activities; (iv) supporting regulatory filings, including authorizing, reviewing & approving; (v) conducting DOE & performing statistical analysis for pharmaceutical drug product development; & (vi) using PBPK modeling as a tool to guide formulation development.
Work experience may be gained concurrently. Will accept reasonable combination of education, training & work experience.
Additional Information
Salary Range: $164,439.50 - $236,500.00 per year.
Apply online at or send resume to [email protected] . Refer to Req ID: REF49787Q
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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.
AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community, and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.
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.
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