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AbbVie


Job Location:

North Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 26 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Process Chemistry team is responsible for inventing and executing the chemical processes and preparing active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) to enable toxicology studies clinical trials and drug product development for AbbVies pre-clinical and clinical candidates. We create valuable intellectual property through composition of matter chemical processes and technology resulting in the development of safe and cost-effective commercial manufacturing processes.

AbbVie Process Chemistry is seeking a highly motivated Senior Scientist to conduct chemical process research and development supporting projects from pre-clinical stages through early clinical phases.  

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing chemical processes to support clinical development of potential therapies which may include small molecules antibody drug conjugates peptides and/or oligonucleotides.
  • Routinely demonstrate scientific initiative and creativity in research or development activities to resolve key project hurdles.
  • Learns fast grasps the essence and can change course quickly where indicated.
  • Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance.
  • Highly autonomous and productive in performing laboratory research or method development requiring only minimal direction from or interaction with supervisor.
  • Maintain a high level of productivity in the laboratory setting.
  • Publish research in peer-reviewed journals and present their work at scientific conferences.
  • Creates a learning environment embraces the ideas of others open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.
  • Adheres to corporate standards regarding code of conduct safety quality and appropriate handling of materials.

Qualifications :

  • Bachelors Masters or PhD Degree in Organic Chemistry with typically 10 (BS) 8 (MS) or 0 (PhD) years of experience
  • Possesses a thorough theoretical and practical understanding of own scientific discipline.
  • A broad range of functional expertise in modern synthetic organic chemistry compound purification spectral analysis/interpretation. Experience in peptides bioconjugations biocatalysis AI/ML or oligonucleotides is also desired.
  • An ability to search the chemical literature and evaluate potential solutions to synthetic problems.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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

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