Senior Chemist, Organic Chemistry

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The Process Chemistry team is responsible for inventing and executing the chemical processes and preparing active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) to enable toxicology studies, clinical trials, and drug product development for AbbVie’s pre-clinical and clinical candidates. We create valuable intellectual property through composition of matter, chemical processes, and technology, resulting in the development of safe and cost-effective commercial manufacturing processes.
AbbVie Process Chemistry is seeking a highly motivated Senior Scientist to conduct chemical process research and development, supporting projects from pre-clinical stages through early clinical phases.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing chemical processes to support clinical development of potential therapies, which may include small molecules, antibody drug conjugates, peptides, and/or oligonucleotides.
Routinely demonstrate scientific initiative and creativity in research or development activities to resolve key project hurdles.
Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance.
Highly autonomous and productive in performing laboratory research or method development, requiring only minimal direction from or interaction with supervisor.
Maintain a high level of productivity in the laboratory setting.
Publish research in peer-reviewed journals and present their work at scientific conferences.
Adheres to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, quality, and appropriate handling of materials.
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD Degree in Organic Chemistry with typically 10+ (BS), 8+ (MS) or 0+ (PhD) years of experience
Possesses a thorough theoretical and practical understanding of own scientific discipline.
A broad range of functional expertise in modern synthetic organic chemistry, compound purification, spectral analysis/interpretation. An ability to search the chemical literature and evaluate potential solutions to synthetic problems.
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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. 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 short-term incentive programs. ​
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.