Senior Scientist, Toxicology I

• Compensation: USD 96,500 - USD 183,500 - yearly

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

Responsibilities

• The primary responsibility of this job is to function as GLP Study Director for AbbVie internally conducted toxicology studies (80% of time) and external sponsor monitor for studies conducted at contract research organizations (< 20% of time).
• As study director, the incumbent ensures the highest standards in quality and regulatory compliance are met in study conduct and reporting.
• Accountable for all aspects of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) report authorship, including writing and reviewing toxicology study reports and preparing assigned components of filing documents that support submissions to global regulatory agencies for drugs in development.
  Serve as scientific expert for studies, during audits and on project teams, committees and other assignments. Accurately identify key scientific findings and effectively communicate findings in reports, presentations, and meetings.
• Manages study timelines against regulatory filing needs and in coordination with line function management.
  Demonstrate the ability to resolve key planning and study conduct issues by effectively utilizing available information and technical expertise.
  Accountability/Scope:
• Responsible for representing Sponsor in all aspects of GLP compliance within assigned studies and related departmental activities.
• Design, conduct and report toxicology studies appropriate to overall development plans and aligned with regulatory expectations.
• Apply external scientific and regulatory information to business practices and PCS Toxicology strategies.
• The Toxicologist must design/critically evaluate and interpret experiments, record, tabulate and report results and significant issues.
• The Toxicologist must understand and follow established procedures and practices, ensure compliance with established procedures within the function, as well as possess a good understanding of appropriate FDA, ICH and OECD regulations and guidelines.
• The level of this opportunity will be commensurate with experience. The position could be a Sr Sci I or Sr Sci II, Toxicology depending on relevant experience.

Significant Work Activities -Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 10 years of experience, Master’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 8 years of experience, PhD and no experience necessary.
• PhD or equivalent in Toxicology or closely related field with or without, post-doctoral training and up to 4 years toxicology study director experience in pharmaceutical or contract research organization setting is preferred.
• Responsible for GLP and non-GLP study conduct and project science within his/her area of expertise.
• Demonstrates Toxicology expertise with agility, accountability and excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to resolve study design and regulatory issues and key study conduct hurdles by effectively utilizing available information and technical expertise.
• Effective writer and communicator of research or other regulatory materials.
• Proactively seek relevant information in the literature and incorporate this into knowledge of Toxicology practices and overall program issues.

Additional Information

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• 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, anddeterminable.Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Company’s 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.

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