Principal Research Scientist II
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Job Description
Small Molecular Therapeutics and Platform Technologies (SMTPT) within Discovery Research seeks an accomplished scientist with hands on chemistry experience across multiple modalities (small molecules degraders macrocycles peptides) to lead and build a new team of scientists within the Global Medicinal Chemistry (GMEC) organization. GMEC is committed to delivering first and bestinclass small molecules in both conventional and unconventional druglike space across modalities with the potential to improve human health. The Principal Research Scientist II will lead a team of chemists designing and synthesizing macrocyclic peptides aimed at identifying and advancing low dose leads across our portfolio and in collaboration with teams across Lake County IL Boston San Francisco Ludwigshafen and Madison.
The candidate will be responsible for managing a diverse team of 68 scientists who contribute to the design and synthesis of drug candidates for novel targets throughout AbbVies drug discovery pipeline and are tasked with enhancing AbbVies peptide platform capabilities in Lake County. The team will develop novel chemistry strategies and execute multiparametric optimization(s) of drug candidate properties in a highly collaborative environment aimed at accelerating the delivery of a sustainable pipeline of first in class/breakthrough permeable peptides.
The candidate will have experience with project conception strategic planning and chemistry as well as contributing to crossfunctional and matrixed teams. The candidate will have strong theoretical and practical expertise in modern medicinal chemistry peptide design and synthesis macrocyclic design and synthesis and Bro5 optimization including an appreciation of modern computational and experimental tools multidisciplinary inputs and synthetic technologies needed to develop low dose oral drug candidates across modalities. The ideal candidate will have a strong and established background in drug discovery and a proven track record of successfully leading diverse chemistry teams and matrix teams. The candidate will be able to lead by influence in a matrix environment and maintain a productive collaborative and inclusive environment. Strong communication skills are essential as the candidate must be able to tailor interactions with technical teams and represent program and platform strategy to executivelevel management.
Key responsibilities:
- Drive performance by leading team members in the design and synthesis of low dose drug candidates and the development of bespoke/peptidespecific stageappropriate progression funnels for their identification and prioritization
- Develop and execute a permeable peptide strategy in alignment with functional goals and key scientific objectives across discovery research and SMTPT
- As programs advance develop plans to address and reduce risks in collaboration with key stakeholders to help successfully drive towards candidate nomination
- Manage project activities and professional development of a team of 68 scientists through effective mentoring guidance and supervision
- Advance scientific expertise within the function and collaborate with crossdisciplinary teams to advance the peptide platform from research to development
- Ensure the quality and effectiveness of key project results through sound chemistry design early risk assessments and implementation of fallback strategies
- Provide expert advice and share knowledge with direct reports peers and senior management
- Identify and integrate emerging scientific trends from internal and external sources into functional objectives
- Present program and platform updates and research strategies to functional and nonfunctional leaders as well as potential and existing partners
- Maintain awareness of emerging literature and science in the field and author scientific disclosures/publications
- Maintain scientific presence outside AbbVie with appropriate publication and conference abstract submission highlighting innovative chemistry learnings
Qualifications :
- Proven track record of driving early to latestage discovery programs
- Extensive knowledge and experience in modern medicinal chemistry across multiple modalities (degraders small molecules peptides macrocycles)
- Highly organized and selfdirected experience leading complex research programs
- Excellent written and verbal communication is required as well as critical evaluation and datadriven decision making
- Highly collaborative teamoriented and considerate of the needs of others
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with diverse groups within the organization and external partners
- Experience evaluating internal and external research and development programs.
- Proven team leadership and management abilities including experience mentoring guiding supervising and developing scientific personnel with various backgrounds and training levels
- Ability to create an inclusive environment where diverse ideas viewpoints and backgrounds are valued; willingness and ability to lead inclusively and demonstrate a commitment to listen and consider all points of view
Education & Experience:
PhD organic chemistry peptide chemistry chemical biology or medicinal chemistry or equivalent field with 8 years of related work experience in biotech or pharma.
Additional Information :
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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 grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
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 shortterm incentive programs.
This job is eligible to participate in our longterm incentive programs
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law.
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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Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
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