Senior Scientist II, Biologics In Vitro Technologies
Senior Scientist II, Biologics In Vitro Technologies
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Job Description
The Biologics Discovery Sciences Group at AbbVie is seeking an accomplished scientist to contribute significantly to the conception execution and communication of antibody discovery strategies in a highly collaborative environment. The successful candidate will develop and execute research strategies to advance the discovery and development of therapeutic antibodies for AbbVies core therapeutic areas. Key responsibilities include designing and executing in vitro display technologies for lead antibody identification and optimization. The candidate is also expected to generate internal and external collaborations to further program goals and drive antibody discovery programs within a multidisciplinary research group in a dynamic fast-paced team setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement novel selection strategies and build industry-leading libraries for discovery and screening of therapeutic candidates.
- Identify and solve technical problems independently; conceive and implement innovative research ideas.
- Leverage expertise to develop and execute research for a detailed mechanistic understanding of therapeutic molecules molecular pharmacology.
- Provide project updates analyses and advice to cross-functional teams and senior management.
- Present original work across departments and at scientific conferences; may author or co-author peer-reviewed scientific papers or patents.
- Manage scientist(s) evaluate team performance and ensure effective performance of the team.
- Ensure consistency and quality of technical reports.
- Engage with internal and external scientific leaders in collaborative research.
- Serve as a biologics lead for cross-functional teams and contribute scientific insights into projects across various therapeutic areas; recognized as an expert in the discovery and engineering of therapeutic molecules.
Qualifications :
- PhD MS or BS degree in Biochemistry Biochemical Engineering or related disciplines with typically 4-6 (PhD) 10-12 (MS) or 12-14 (BS) years of experience.
- Hands-on experience with in vitro antibody discovery display technologies (e.g. phage yeast mammalian).
- Extensive experience and knowledge in antibody engineering and optimization including humanization and Fc optimization.
- Expertise in antibody and/or antibody fragment library design and construction.
- Strong molecular biology skills.
- Experience in displaying complex proteins (non-antibody-like) is preferred.
- Familiarity with sequence analysis tools such as Geneious and PipeBio.
- Experience with flow cytometry.
- Ability to explore and develop new approaches to advance innovative in vitro discovery and screening technologies.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Team player with the capability to operate in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary environment and across functional and therapeutic areas.
- Adaptability to rapid changes in project priorities and timelines.
- Recognition in the scientific community evidenced by a record of peer-reviewed publications and patents is preferred.
- Highly developed leadership and managerial experience is preferred.
- Strong ability to engage with internal and external scientific leaders in collaborative research.
Additional Information :
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
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 short-term incentive programs.
This job is eligible to participate in our long-term 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 :
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Employment Type
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