We seek a Principal Scientist II, Lipid Chemistry to join an experienced, fast-paced and collaborative team focused on developing lipid nanoparticle delivered mRNA medicine. This position will primarily lead the design and synthesis of novel lipids including but not limited to ionizable lipids and other proprietary delivery chemistries. You will bridge the gap between breakthrough molecular design and robust intellectual property strategy promoting AbbVie’s mRNA-based targeted lipid nanoparticles (tLNPs) pipeline. In this role, you will be responsible for leading projects focused on lipid design to support internal platform and pipeline programs. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of lipid chemistry, LNP formulation, analytical characterization and functional screening in vitro and in vivo.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Lead and optimize novel lipid designs and chemistries from diverse structural families for LNP platform technology development
• Design multistep routes of synthesis and purification for scalability and purity in keeping with project goals and timelines
• Independently lead research efforts through deep technical understanding and work collaboratively within a cross-functional product development team to drive design, functional screening, development and production of novel tLNP formulations for targeted, extra hepatic delivery of nucleic acid payloads.
• Review scientific literature, patents, scientific abstracts to stay up to date on latest in the field. Provide scientific expertise in the organization with special emphasis on lipid nanoparticle-based drug targeting delivery systems for nucleic acids
• Represent department in cross-functional platforms, pipeline and development teams.
• Draft technical reports and present findings to cross-functional teams in writing and verbal presentations as needed. Effectively communicate complex technical topics to collaborators and management.