Scientist II, Biologics Drug Product Development

About AbbVie AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube. Company Description About AbbVie AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube. Job Description The Drug Product Development group within AbbVie is a global organization responsible for developing and characterizing drug product formulations and manufacturing processes for biologic therapeutics (antibodies,multispecitics,antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), neurotoxins, and novel biologic formats) from preclinical development through clinical proof of concept. Wehave an exciting opportunity for aScientistI/IIto join our team at our Bay Area site in South San Francisco, CA. This role is an onsite role in a lab-based functionand will focus on driving drug product development through formulation, process and in-use and will be the HPLC/UPLCtechnical lead andsubject matter expert. This position is ideal for a scientist withexperiencein biologics formulation and characterization who is passionate about chromatography and eager to support the team as to ensure utility and maintenance of HPLC/UPLC instruments. To be successful, candidates must thrive in a highly collaborative laboratory environment with daily face-to-face interactions across multiple scientific disciplines. Key Responsibilitiesinclude Formulation &BiologicsDrug Product Development Independently leadandexecutedrug product development studies to support clinical studies, includingformulation screening, in-use studies, and manufacturing process support. Generate robust scientific dataand documentationto support IND/NDA/BLA regulatory submissions, CTD module documentation, and technical reports. Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Analytical DevelopmentandDrugSubstanceteamto advancepipeline programs. Develop scientific understanding of formulation attributes and product quality characteristics through hands-on laboratory experimentation and data interpretation. Contribute tocontinuous improvement of formulation strategies and drug product processes, applying scientific rigor and innovation. HPLC/UPLC Subject Matter Expertise Serve as the primary technical resource and owner for HPLC/UPLC systems within the Drug Product Development groupand implement a system to keep HPLC/UPLC instruments maintained, operational, and minimize downtime. Lead troubleshooting and root-cause investigations for chromatographic instrumentation, methods, and data acquisition systems to maximize instrument uptime and laboratory productivity. Coordinate instrument maintenance, qualification activities, and vendor support while ensuring compliance with laboratory procedures and quality requirements. Act as an Empower software superuser by supporting users, troubleshooting data acquisition and processing issues, and promoting efficient data management practices using AbbVie data strategy tools. Develop and deliver HPLC trainingcurricula, maintain SOPs and training materials, and serve as a technical resourceand scientific consultant on HPLC-related matters. May provide guidance for HPLC/UPLC method adjustments to enable accelerated characterization of new molecules. Scientific Contribution & Communication Independently analyze, interpret, and document experimental data in electronic lab notebooks (ELN) with clarity and completeness. Present scientific findings to project teams, management, and cross-functional stakeholders with confidence and scientific rigor. Authortechnical reports,SOPs and development summaries and contribute toregulatory documents, scientific publications, and patent applications as needed. Stay current with emerging trends and innovations in formulation science, analytical chemistry, and HPLC/UPLCtechnology; proactively apply learnings to internal programs. Qualifications Education Bachelors degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline withtypically 4-5 years (Scientist I) or7+ years(Scientist II)of relevant industry experience Masters degree in a related discipline withtypically 2 years (Scientist I) or5+ years(Scientist II)of relevant industry experience Required Experience & Skills Demonstrated hands-on experienceinbiologics drug product development, including formulation development, characterization, and stability assessment. Strong practical understanding of protein degradation pathways and analytical characterization approaches used to assess biologic product quality. Broad and deephands-on expertise with HPLC/UPLCacross multiple modalities (e.g.RP, SEC, IEC, HIC, etc.) with a proven track record as an SME, including method development and troubleshooting capabilities Hands-on experience with analytical techniques used for protein characterization and stability testing (e.g., SEC, RP-HPLC, CE-SDS,icIEF, HIAC, MFI, DLS,SoloVPEor equivalent). Experience with in-use stability and/or clinical compatibility studies for biologic drug products preferred. Proficiency in scientific data analysis and statistical tools,especially chromatography data systems (e.g. Empower). Strong oral and written communication skills, with experience authoring reports, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and regulatory documents. Ability to independently manage multiple projects with competing priorities. Preferred Experience Experience with DoE (Design of Experiments) for formulation and process optimization. Prior experience supporting IND, NDA, or BLA filings. Experience contributing to scientific publications or patent applications. Experience in automation and data digitalization. Additional Information The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographiclocation,andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees. This job is eligible toparticipatein our short-term incentiveprograms. Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable.Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modifiedat the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable 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. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: #J-18808-Ljbffr BioSpace