AbbVie The Principal Research Scientist I leads research and project activities in process engineering for late-stage development and commercialization. This role mentors scientific personnel and drives process optimization for key modalities.
Responsibilities
Leverage core chemical engineering principles (chemical kinetics, transport phenomena, thermodynamics, mathematical modeling) in experimental design, thought process in problem-solving, and data analysis.
Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, controlled drug and radioactive compounds, and GxP compliance.
Effectively function as a principal investigator, generating original technical ideas and research or development strategies.
Demonstrate creative 'out of the box' thinking to solve difficult problems and champion new technologies to achieve project goals.
Independently responsible for project science within his/her area of expertise on one or more project teams.
Make significant contributions to project team through lab-based, or other work environments, activities.
Generate new scientific proposals and lead those efforts. Anticipate and critically evaluate scientific or regulatory advances or competitive threats and respond with appropriate new strategies.
Recognized and sought out as an expert in his/her discipline within the company and possibly externally.
Primary author of publications, presentations, regulatory documents and/or primary inventor of patents. Present at leading scientific conferences.
Mentor/supervise a team of one or more and evaluate the performance of those individuals; is accountable for the effective performance of the team/individuals.
BS, MS, or PhD in chemical engineering or a related field and 14+ (BS), 12+ (MS), or 6+ (PhD) years of relevant industrial experience.
Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
