AbbVie Product Development Science & Technology is seeking a Senior Scientist (Process Chemist) to conduct late-stage chemical process development, supporting projects from late clinical development through commercialization and throughout the product lifecycle.  The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated scientist, with a proven track record of accomplishment in the field of organic synthesis, to work in a multi-functional team environment.

• The candidate will be responsible for developing organic chemistry processes and executing on scale to provide practical access to potential therapies, which may include small molecules, peptides and/or antibody drug conjugates (ADCs).
• The position involves multi-disciplinary interactions with organic chemists, analytical chemists, engineers, and solid-state scientists. 
   

Responsibilities

• Routinely demonstrate scientific initiative and creativity in development and commercialization activities.
• Maintain autonomous and productive performance in laboratory experimentation, requiring only minimal direction from or interaction with supervisor.
• Formulate conclusions and design follow-on experiments based on multidisciplinary data.
• Pursue areas of investigation that are scientifically impactful to pipeline programs.
• Effectively collaborate with cross-functional team members to drive pipeline and commercial programs.
• Author publications, presentations, regulatory documents, and/or patents.
• Demonstrate high proficiency across a wide range of relevant technologies.
• Maintain a high level of productivity in the lab, pilot plant, and/or manufacturing support space.
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, controlled drug and radioactive compounds, and GxP compliance.
• Be a subject matter expert to other functions within the project team.