Senior Scientist, Cellular/Molecular Biology II

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 on  LinkedIn, Facebook ,  Instagram ,  X and  YouTube.

Job Description

The Gastroenterology group within AbbVie’s Immunology therapeutic area seeks a Senior Scientist II to join our GI group in Worcester, MA. This position will serve as a people leader who is responsible for interfacing with project teams and then prioritizing and deploying resources to support internal programs. The ideal candidate will have previous industry and people leadership experience and be well-versed in broad immunological and cell biological mechanisms that drive inflammation in the context of autoimmune disease.

Responsibilities: 

• Serve as biology lead for GI programs, providing scientific leadership and data-driven rationale to support program advancement
• Understand a range of complex GI in vitro models and translate scientific and operational needs into prioritized resource plans, ensuring appropriate capacity and expertise to advance programs.
• Independently identify and resolve technical challenges, and conceive and implement novel experimental approaches to address scientific questions.
• Demonstrate strong scientific judgment and flexibility by adapting quickly to evolving program priorities and experimental needs.

• Prepare clear data packages, slides, and presentations for 1:1 and review meetings, enabling efficient discussion and decision-making.
• Generate data in a timely manner and communicate results effectively across departments. Maintain accurate and complete experimental records.
• Act as a strong team player in a cross-functional, collaborative environment, building effective working relationships with internal, global, and external collaborators while striving for world-class excellence.
• Supervise a team of 2–3 scientists, including performance management, coaching, and development.

Qualifications

• PhD in Immunology, Biology, or related discipline with 2-5 years post-doctoral experience or Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in biology or related discipline with 15+ years of experience
• Extensive experience with primary cell cultures and in vitro cell based assays are required. Experience specifically with primary intestinal epithelial cells/intestinal organoids, intestinal fibroblast and human immune cells is preferred
• Experience in complex in vitro models is preferred.
• Experience managing direct reports and providing performance evaluations and development opportunities
• Program management experience within an industry setting
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a highly matrixed organization.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and capability to overcome complex issues.
• Must have a “results-oriented” work ethic and a positive “can-do” attitude with a strong sense of urgency and self-motivated desire to achieve.

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 long-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 Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s 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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