Associate Scientist III Formulation

The Drug Product Design and Development (DPDD) group within the Synthetic Molecule CMC organization at AbbVie is responsible for the design and development of drug products that enable the delivery of AbbVies candidate synthetic molecules to support various stages of clinical evaluation from proof of concept to pivotal studies and life cycle innovation. DPDD collaborates with cross functional teams to devise an integrated and phase appropriate drug product development strategy design and execute studies to develop bioavailable stable and manufacturable drug products and ensure timely delivery of clinical supplies. DPDD is also accountable for optimizing formulation and manufacturing processes to develop commercializable drug products for Phase 3 clinical studies meeting the needs of the patients we serve and ensuring consistent production of high-quality drug products.

Job Description

AbbVies DPDD organization is seeking a highly motivated and talented scientist to join our team based in North Chicago IL. This position focuses on the execution of a formulation strategy using tools and tests to help understand the performance of formulations; working closely with Formulations project team representatives to drive candidate molecules to the clinic. 

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare formulations using a wide range of techniques and equipment from small scale lab experiments to pilot scale in a GMP suite.  
• Assist in design and selection of formulations using analytical techniques and tests to determine suitability and performance.
• Demonstrate strong data interpretation skills ability to troubleshoot experiments and instrumentation suggest design and pursue relevant experiments.
• Ability to learn and understand new experimental techniques and be able to place data in proper scientific context by consulting and citing relevant literature. 
• Maintain excellent documentation of all work in electronic lab notebooks including test methods and protocols. 
• Present results and experimental information in team meetings.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent education with typically 3 or more years experience or Masters Degree or equivalent education (no additional experience) in Pharmaceutics Pharmaceutical Sciences Chemistry Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge to carry out job function.
• Understanding of the potential impact of physicochemical and biopharmaceutical properties on oral absorption.
• Working knowledge of drug formulation concepts and dosage forms including excipients and their function.
• Experience with formulation preparation (e.g. blending milling tablet compression capsule filling coating) as well as analytical approaches toward understanding formulation performance (e.g. disintegration tablet hardness density properties particle size friability).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational planning and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team setting.

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. 

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 :

Full-time