Senior Scientist - Bioinformatics, Biotherapeutics and Genetic Medicine

Job Description

Biotherapeutics and Genetic Medicine (BGM), a part of Discovery Research within Abb Vie's R&D, is a global organization dedicated to the discovery and optimization of innovative drug candidate molecules for biotherapeutic modalities (monoclonal antibodies, multispecifics, proteins, conjugates, etc.) and genetic medicines (AAV, LNPs, siRNA, etc.) across all therapeutic areas. We are seeking a highly driven and innovative scientist with expertise in bioinformatics to design, develop, and optimize data capture workflows and dynamic visualization dashboards for biologics discovery.

• Independently design digital workflows or tools to streamline biologics discovery and evaluate improvements in operational efficiency
• Identify, champion, and test software solutions that map to the needs of BGM
• Proactively identify scientist needs that further our digital transformation strategy and propose solutions to meet them
• Pilot new software and AI tools to evaluate utility for BGM and train others on how to use them
• Design and implement standard analyses and visualizations that balance customization and increased efficiency
• Represent BGM to Informatics and external software vendor providers as a technical and strategy expert
• Collaborate across groups with different priorities and drive toward alignment
• Understand and communicate nuance of wet-lab workflows to enable integrated, harmonized data capture and champion data stewardship
• Proactively communicate roadblocks and identify potential paths forward
• Communicate impact at internal and external forums

• BS, MS, or PhD in a related scientific discipline or bioinformatics with typically 10+ (BS), 8+ (MS), or 0-3 (PhD) years of experience
• Strong foundational knowledge of molecular biology, protein biochemistry, and genetics
• Hands‑on experience in a biology or biochemistry lab setting
• Experience with commonly used bioinformatics tools and platforms (e.g., Snap Gene, Geneious, Genedata Biologics, Pipebio, Benchling)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SQL, and at least one other programming language (e.g., Python or R)
• Expertise in retrieving, preprocessing, and managing large datasets from databases
• Proven ability to develop interactive data visualizations and dashboards (experience with Power BI, Tableau, D3.js, or Spotfire preferred)
• Experience with CRO data management/data standardization
• Experience with integration and automation of laboratory instrumentation for data acquisition
• Ability to prioritize based on evolving needs and reach consensus among stakeholders

• Practical experience utilizing relevant programming libraries and frameworks for custom application development (such as Pandas, Num Py, scikit-learn, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Streamlit)
• Familiarity with the antibody or genetic medicine R&D and drug discovery process

Compensation for this role is a base salary range of $… – $… (range may vary by geographic location). Target total rewards include paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and short‑term incentive participation.

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. US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation can contact our inclusive workforce program.