Principal Scientist I, Formulation Development

Key Responsibilities

• Function as a principal investigator generating original technical ideas & search or development strategies. 
• Generate new scientific proposals & lead those efforts.
• Anticipate & critically evaluate scientific or regulatory advances or competitive threats & respond with appropriate new strategies.
• Independently responsible for project science with area of expertise on 1 or more project teams. 
• Primary author of publications presentations regulatory documents & /or primary inventor of patents.
• Present at leading scientific conferences.
• Understand & adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct safety appropriate handling of materials controlled drug & radioactive compounds GxP compliance & animal care.
• Mentor a team & evaluate performance.

Qualifications :

Education & Experience

Must possess a MS in Pharmaceutical Science Chemistry Chemical Engineering or other related field & 3 years as a drug product formulation scientist working with a pharmaceutical company. Of industry work experience required must have 3 years: (i) performing design development leading projects & providing  innovation of (a) multi particulate system (mini tablets drug layering) (b) modified release formulation with ASD (c) bi-layer/tri-layer tablets & (d) other nonconventional oral delivery systems; (ii) managing clinical supply manufacturing & other activities to support clinical studies at different stages; (iii) performing  GMP activities for both documentation & manufacturing activities; (iv) supporting regulatory filings including authorizing reviewing & approving; (v) conducting DOE & performing  statistical analysis for pharmaceutical drug product development; & (vi) using PBPK modeling as a tool to guide formulation development.

Alternatively would accept PhD in Pharmaceutical Science Chemistry Chemical Engineering or other related field & 1 year as a drug product formulation scientist working with a pharmaceutical company. Of industry work experience required must have 1 year: (i) performing design development leading projects & providing  innovation of (a) multi particulate system (mini tablets drug layering) (b) modified release formulation with ASD (c) bi-layer/tri-layer tablets & (d) other nonconventional oral delivery systems; (ii)  managing clinical supply manufacturing & other activities to support clinical studies at different stages; (iii) performing  GMP activities for both documentation & manufacturing activities; (iv) supporting regulatory filings including authorizing reviewing & approving; (v) conducting DOE & performing  statistical analysis for pharmaceutical drug product development; & (vi) using PBPK modeling as a tool to guide formulation development.

Work experience may be gained concurrently. Will accept reasonable combination of education training & work experience.

Additional Information :

Salary Range: $164439.50 - $236500.00 per year.

Apply online at or send resume to . Refer to Req ID: REF49787Q

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 and long-term incentive programs.

AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVies policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color religion national origin age sex (including pregnancy) physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected group status.

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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Work :

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Employment Type :

Full-time