Job Description

Drug Product Development is responsible for designing and developing formulations that enable delivery of AbbVie’s candidate molecules in a dosage form which is intended for product commercialization. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Scientist in the Formulation Sciences group based in North Chicago, IL.

AbbVie is seeking a highly motivated, collaborative scientist with a proven track record in the design, characterization and understanding of long acting injectable (LAI) formulations/processes, components and supporting delivery technologies for small molecules.

Key responsibilities include: 

Lead the formulation design for small molecule development candidates within the AbbVie pipeline.

Interface to drug product development teams to ensure that biopharmaceutical and physicochemical considerations are incorporated into formulation design.

Advance scientific expertise within function. Proactively demonstrate leadership by advising and sharing knowledge and expert opinions with subordinates, peers, and senior management.

Ensure development of technologies and scientific innovation that improve the capability to formulation small molecules within the AbbVie pipeline

Collaborate with other functions within AbbVie to align a broad range of strategies that directly support drug discovery and development programs

Ensure compliance with AbbVie safety, quality and regulatory policies and government regulations.