Principal Research Scientist I Cell/Mol Bio at AbbVie

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Immunology discovery research at the AbbVie Cambridge Research Center, MA is seeking a highly motivated molecular & cellular biologist with strong expertise on cell and protein engineering to join the Exploratory biologics team, working collaboratively with different functional groups cross AbbVie to advance AbbVie immunology pipeline. This position requires leading science discovery, implementing new ideas, supervise discovery team to explore novel biology and technology to treat autoimmune disease.

Key responsibilities include:

• Effectively function as a principal investigator, generating original technical ideas and research strategies to develop novel biologics with high therapeutic potential, new functionalities, and drug development attributes.
• Demonstrate creative 'out of the box' thinking to solve difficult problems and champion novel molecular modality to enable drug undruggable targets.
• Lead novel target validation, build data package to propose therapeutic molecular format, and drive project transition to fulfil immunology pipeline.
• Primary author of publications, presentations, regulatory documents and/or primary inventor of patents.
• Supervise a team and is accountable for the effective performance of the team members.
• Effectively function as a laboratory manager, organize training and required inspection, manage capital budget and laboratory design, solve day to day laboratory operation issues and lead monthly lab logistic meeting.

• PhD in Immunology, Molecular Biology, or other biological sciences with typically 6+ years post-doctoral experience; or MS or equivalent with typically 12+ years of experience; or BS or equivalent with typically 14+ years of experience
• Have a strong understanding of protein engineering and extensive experience in molecular biology techniques.
• Extensive experience in drug discovery.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
• Excellent people manager.
• Extensive experience in Laboratory management.

Key AbbVie Competencies:

• Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of the team to enable high performance.
• Learns fast, grasps the essence, and can change course quickly where indicated.
• Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo.
• Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.
• Embraces the ideas of others and nurtures innovation to make possibilities real.

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemay ultimatelypay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in thefuture.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentiveprograms.

• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentiveprograms

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

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