Associate Scientist II/Scientist I - In Vivo Pharmacology

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Cambridge, MA, USA
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Healthtech • Pharmaceutical
The Role
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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 www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

The Discovery Neuroscience In Vivo Pharmacology group in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated scientist to join a dynamic team supporting target validation and performing PK/PD studies. The ideal candidate has experience in independently running complex studies and in coordinating efforts between team members.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for design and implementation of in vivo testing of multispecific biologics, small molecules, and siRNAs to support projects in the areas of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease
  • Identify and solve technical problems independently, implement new assays and workflows
  • Ensure consistency and quality of technical reports
  • Collaborate with colleagues at various AbbVie sites
  • Present original work internally across departments and at internal and external scientific conferences; may author or co-author peer-reviewed scientific papers or patents

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Associate Scientist II Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree, with typically 3 or more years’ experience OR Master’s Degree (no additional experience)
  • Scientist I Qualifications: BSc or MS in Neuroscience, Biological Sciences, Pharmacology, or related discipline with typically 5+ (BSc), or 3+ (MS) years of experience in industry and/or academia
  • Proven track record of working in multidisciplinary in vivo pharmacology teams
  • Experience with in vivo models of neurodegeneration, particularly with models of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease
  • Proven track record in characterizing complex biotherapeutics in vivo (biologics, small molecules, siRNA)
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional matrix environment
  • Candidate must be a goal-oriented team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong “can-do” attitude

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Background in receptor and / or transporter biology
  • Background in brain barriers biology
  • Prior team membership in the pharmaceutical / biotech industry
  • Experience with ex vivo readouts including immunohistochemistry and biochemistry (ELISA, WB)
  • Experience with image analysis

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 thetime of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographiclocation, 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 short-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 ofany bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company'ssole 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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US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:

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AbbVie Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AbbVie and has not been reviewed or approved by AbbVie.

  • Retirement Support Retirement programs are portrayed as a standout, with a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match up to 6% and an additional annual company contribution based on age and service. Feedback suggests this materially boosts perceived total compensation for many U.S. employees.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental and caregiver leave are emphasized, including up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all parents and 4 weeks of paid caregiver leave in the U.S. Feedback suggests these policies are a meaningful differentiator for employees balancing family needs.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off is described as extensive, with tiered vacation that scales with tenure, 17 company holidays, and two paid volunteer days in the U.S. Feedback suggests the breadth of leave contributes notably to overall benefits satisfaction.

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