Senior Scientist I, LNP Platform

We are currently hiring a highly motivated Senior Scientist I to join our LNP Platform this role you will serve as an independent technical lead for novel LNP formulation/process development of emerging tLNP drug product programs. 

This position will report into the Principal Scientist and based at our Worcester office. This role will involve hands-on laboratory work. All duties will be performed in compliance with AbbVies standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Experience in lipid nanoparticle formulation and purification processes or experience with process development engineering and manufacturing of biologics drug product processes are highly desired.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Independently propose design lead and manage novel technical projects focused on formulation conjugation purification and process development for targeted lipid nanoparticle-based nucleic acid formulations.
• Serve as a technical lead for complex formulation and process development activities including development of project plans timelines experimental strategies risk assessments and data-driven recommendations.
• Lead DOE-based experimental design execution analysis and interpretation to optimize LNP formulations and associated manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior and associate scientists including guidance on experimental design data analysis troubleshooting documentation and prioritization of project activities.
• Drive technical problem-solving and root-cause investigations for aberrant results process variability or formulation performance issues and recommend scientifically justified corrective actions.
• Represent your project in cross-functional project teams communicating technical strategy progress risks and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports presentations protocols batch records and SOPs ensuring clear documentation of scientific rationale experimental outcomes and development decisions.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent education and typically 10 years of experience Masters Degree or equivalent education and typically 8 years of experience PhD and no experience necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead formulation drug product or process development projects from concept through execution and data-driven decision-making.
• Strong expertise in LNP formulation development nucleic acid delivery nanoparticle characterization and/or lyophilized drug product development.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex formulation or process challenges and develop scientifically sound mitigation strategies.
• Experience providing technical guidance mentorship or matrix leadership to junior colleagues.
• Strong project management skills including ability to prioritize work manage timelines coordinate contributors and communicate risks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to present complex technical data and recommendations to cross-functional and senior audiences.

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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