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 DescriptionAbout the Team
AbbVie Biologics Analytical Research & Development (Biologics ARD) is a global analytical sciences organization responsible for CMC analytical development of AbbVie's pipeline of innovative therapeutic biologic products. We are a world-class team of scientists and leaders united by a shared mission to advance industry-leading analytical capabilities and meaningfully contribute to the advancement of AbbVie’s pipeline of innovative medicines.
The Biologics ARD team at the AbbVie Bay Area site in South San Francisco has a long and rich history of biologics development. Located in a state-of-the-art facility housing end-to-end CMC development capabilities, the team works collaboratively to advance novel biologic therapeutics – including multi-specifics, ADCs, antibodies, and novel modalities – into first-in-human clinical development and through to clinical proof of concept. Careers in AbbVie Biologics ARD provide unique opportunities to work with cross-functional and global teams to drive exceptional science and innovative product development strategies.
Role Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated analytical scientist to join the Biologics CMC Analytical Research and Development team. This role provides scientific leadership in the development of advanced analytical methods to support biotherapeutic protein characterization, process understanding, and product development. The successful candidate will independently develop innovative approaches and apply state-of-the-art capillary electrophoresis and chromatographic methods, serve as an analytical lead on development teams, and contribute to regulatory strategy and scientific innovation. This position also includes supervisory responsibilities, including leading and mentoring one or more scientists and supporting their performance and development. The role operates within a cross-functional, on-site environment supporting a portfolio that includes multi-specifics, antibodies, ADCs, and novel modalities.
Responsibilities
- Independently develop state-of-the-art capillary electrophoresis and chromatographic methods to characterize biotherapeutic proteins and their associated variants and impurities.
- Generate new scientific proposals and develop innovative approaches to solve difficult analytical challenges.
- Represent the Biologics CMC Analytical Research and Development Group as Analytical Lead on CMC development teams and a subject matter expert on cross functional project teams.
- Supervise a team of one or more scientists and be accountable for the effective performance of the team.
- Develop/optimize, qualify/validate, and transfer fit-for-purpose QC release and stability methods. Provide technical support and oversight for QC testing occurring at internal and external GMP laboratories.
- Plan, author, and review regulatory submission documents, responses to health authority queries, technical reports, lab data, and method qualification/validation protocols.
- Engage and influence the broader scientific community through publications and poster and oral presentations at industry conferences.
- Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related field. PhD with 6+ years, MS with 12+ years, or BS with 14+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Must possess a solid understanding of protein chemistry and biochemistry, particularly as it relates to biotherapeutic protein drug development.
- Demonstrated expertise in analytical method development for biologics, with strong hands-on experience in capillary electrophoresis and HPLC.
- Experience supporting biologics CMC development, QC method qualification/validation, and method transfer.
- Proven ability to interpret complex data, solve technical problems, and propose innovative scientific solutions.
- Experience contributing to regulatory submissions, including quality and characterization sections, and responding to health authority questions.
- Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with experience mentoring and supervising scientists.
- Track record of scientific publications and conference presentations preferred.
- Must be capable of working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and managing multiple concurrent projects with a high degree of independence.
Preferred Attributes
- Deep understanding of biologics analytics, impurity profiling, and protein characterization.
- Ability to work effectively across functions and influence scientific and technical decisions.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to scientific excellence, quality, and continuous improvement.
This is a full-time, on-site role located in South San Francisco, CA. The position requires daily in-person collaboration across scientific and cross-functional teams. Candidates should expect frequent interaction with both local and global colleagues.
Compensation & Leveling
Compensation and Leveling will be commensurate with experience.
Additional InformationApplicable 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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Skills Required
- PhD with 6+ years, MS with 12+ years, or BS with 14+ years in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related field
- Solid understanding of protein chemistry and biochemistry relevant to biotherapeutic development
- Demonstrated expertise in analytical method development for biologics
- Strong hands-on experience in capillary electrophoresis
- Strong hands-on experience in HPLC and chromatographic methods
- Experience supporting biologics CMC development, QC method qualification/validation, and method transfer
- Proven ability to interpret complex data and solve technical problems
- Experience preparing regulatory submission documents and responding to health authority questions
- Leadership experience mentoring and supervising scientists
- Track record of scientific publications and conference presentations
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects independently in a fast-paced environment
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.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) contributions include a dollar-for-dollar match up to 6% plus an additional annual company contribution tied to age and service. Company-paid life insurance and other financial protections further strengthen long-term security.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid leave programs include up to 12 weeks at 100% for parental leave and separate paid caregiver leave, with eligibility after six months where noted. Adoption and surrogacy reimbursements and family-building resources add further support.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage begins on day one with medical, dental, vision, mental health, and prescription benefits, and preventive care covered at 100%. Options such as HSAs/FSAs and coverage for spouses/domestic partners and children up to age 26 broaden accessibility.
AbbVie Insights
What We Do
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first — for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, aesthetics and other areas of unmet need.
