AbbVie is at the forefront of cancer research, discovering and developing the next generation of treatments to address unmet medical need for cancer patients. Our robust pipeline includes both small molecule and biologic therapies, featuring first-in-class agents that target multiple pathways critical to the survival and growth of solid and hematological malignancies.

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Scientist I at AbbVie’s Lake County, Illinois location to join our growing cancer research organization. The scientist will join a team focused on discovering and validating novel cancer targets, driving discovery programs, and leading laboratory-based initiatives. They will propose, develop, and optimize innovative methods, act as the lead in their area of expertise, and critically assess scientific and regulatory developments to integrate into research and development efforts.

• Identify tumor-intrinsic targets followed by mechanistic interrogation and drug candidate development.
• Lead and conduct scientific research of early-stage discovery programs.
• Resolve key project hurdles with available information from literature and internal experts.

• Generate and execute novel hypotheses while maintaining a high level of productivity in the lab. Formulate conclusions and design follow-on experiments based on multi-modal data.
• Possess excellent skills in scientific writing for internal reports, external presentations, and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Analyze, integrate, and interpret large-scale, high-dimensional datasets to drive strategic research decisions.
• May mentor/supervise scientists and evaluate their performance.