Principal Research Scientist II, Peptide Process Engineer

About Abb Vie

Abb Vie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that address serious health issues today and tomorrow. We aim to impact lives across therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and products in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

Chemical Engineers in Product Development Science & Technology support API projects through all phases of late‑stage development, commercialization, and product life cycle. This position will ensure processes can be run safely, address scale‑up issues, and implement robust API process steps from the lab to a manufacturing environment. After commercialization, responsibilities include continuous improvement, technical transfer to manufacturing sites, and resolution of manufacturing issues in a commercial setting.

Effective cross‑functional interactions with quality, regulatory, and on‑site manufacturing personnel are key.

Lead research and/or project activities with a team of scientists, effectively mentoring and supervising personnel. Independently conceive, execute, and communicate novel multidisciplinary research or development strategies that achieve project goals. Serve as a lead scientist on one’s own project and contribute insights into other projects. Oversee design, implementation, and optimization of peptide synthesis manufacturing processes from development to commercialization.

• Develop and achieve discipline strategy aligned with functional goals and key scientific objectives.
• Conceptualize and implement approaches using engineering principles.
• Use knowledge of engineering, literature, and experience to guide decisions for complex situations.
• Collaborate with experts within the function to integrate scientific objectives into activities that develop new or improved products or technology.
• Advise and share knowledge with subordinates, peers, and senior management; mentor and train functional colleagues.
• Ensure quality and effectiveness of key results through sound design, early risk assessments, and fallback strategies.
• Source and evaluate emerging scientific trends and integrate them into short‑term objectives; advance technology within the discipline.

• Lead resolution of compliance quality issues and document drafting.
• Present project results internally and externally.
• Review and critique presentations for others.
• Establish project operation criteria and technical standards for excellence; generate new product ideas.
• Prepare and align impact goals with department and divisional goals.
• Participate in cross‑functional technology transfer teams, including members from development and manufacturing.

• Act as a technical role model and consultant to others.
• Interact and lead cross‑functional teams, sharing information; demonstrate technical leadership in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Communicate effectively in verbal, written, and presentation formats.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field with 16 years of related work experience;
  Master’s Degree with 14 years;
  PhD with 8 years.
• Proven ability to innovate with history of new or improved product releases.
• Strong collaboration skills with diverse groups within the function.
• Thorough theoretical and practical understanding of own scientific discipline.

• Design and conduct research and development for major processes to be commercialized.
• Lead development of processes and programs to optimize plant efficiency, product quality, cost control, and design changes.
• Lead technical investigative troubleshooting of product failures and recommend remediation.
• Primary author of publications, presentations, regulatory documents, or patents.
• Experience or education with API and/or natural product processes in pharmaceuticals.
• Peptide development or manufacturing experience.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a science‑related field with 16 years of work;
  Master’s Degree or Pharm
  
  D with 14 years;
  PhD with 8 years.
• Proven innovation with new or improved product releases.
• Strong collaborative skills within the function.

• The compensation range described below reflects the base pay range that the company believes in good faith at the time of posting. Individual compensation will depend on many factors including location and may be higher or lower.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) for eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in long‑term incentive programs.

Abb Vie 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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