Senior Scientist II Regenerative Medicine
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Job Location:
Somerset County, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Tissue Materials Science group within Development Biological Sciences at AbbVie is seeking a highly motivated and innovative Senior Scientist. The successful candidate will lead and support early discovery programs within the Regenerative Medicine franchise with responsibilities that include designing prototyping and evaluating new implantable surgical device concepts. Additional responsibilities involve executing comprehensive studies to assess the performance characteristics and biological responses of implantable materials including extracellular matrices resorbable polymers and other advanced biomaterials.
Preferred qualifications include expertise in biopolymers resorbable polymers as well as relevant fabrication and testing methodologies (analytical mechanical and preclinical). Prior experience in implantable device fabrication and characterization CAD design 3D printing advanced fabrication techniques and tissue engineering/regeneration is highly desirable. Candidates must be able to perform hands-on laboratory work independently and execute on deliverables in a timely manner. The ideal candidate will stay current with scientific literature and advances in relevant therapeutic areas demonstrate scientific leadership and effectively collaborate within a cross-functional team environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Leads the design and execution of studies to support early discovery research including developing new prototypes and assays and managing outsourced research activities as needed.
- Analyzes summarizes and presents data to internal and external stakeholders; writes reviews and issues technical reports memoranda and other documentation for distribution.
- Interfaces and collaborates with colleagues from both functional and cross-functional teams.
- Organizes schedules and participates in project team meetings to plan activities review progress and communicate project status to supervisors project team leaders research managers and R&D committees.
- Coordinates with patent counsel to generate documentation supporting intellectual property protection.
- Trains and mentors research associates when appropriate.
- Remains current on the latest developments in relevant therapeutic areas and maintains awareness of the competitive landscape through literature review discussions with key opinion leaders and participation in scientific meetings.
Additional Information :
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree and typically 12 years of experience OR Masters Degree and typically 10 years of experience OR PhD and typically 4 years of experience.
- Background and/or experience in tissue engineering particularly in the design and fabrication of medical devices using resorbable synthetic polymers or biopolymers is preferred.
- Experience in the characterization and analysis of biological and synthetic biomaterials is an advantage.
- Willingness to perform hands-on laboratory work including the in vivo ex vivo and in vitro studies.
- Strong scientific skills with the ability to design and execute hypothesis-driven research and demonstrate creative problem-solving.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with peers and cross-functional teams.
- Capable of working independently and within teams managing multiple priorities and tasks efficiently.
- Committed to the values of integrity accountability transparency scientific rigor and drive.
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
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AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuro ... View more
