Sr Scientist I Chemistry - AbbVie

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The Discovery Platform Technologies group has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Scientist to join the Advanced Chemistry Technologies (ACT) team at AbbVie.  This scientist will work in the Discovery Pressure and Catalysis lab, executing gas mediated chemical reactions for chemists across Discovery. In addition, this scientist will conceive and execute organic reaction transformations and contribute to the projects involving the application of machine learning in chemistry. The candidate will act as a lead scientist in his/her area of expertise on one or more projects, and critically evaluate relevant scientific advances and integrate this knowledge into research programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proficient in organic chemistry synthesis
• Demonstrate mastery of broad range of experimental techniques and methods of data analysis with gas mediated reaction
• Experience with applying machine learning (ML) algorithms to solve chemistry problem
• Experience in one or more higher level programming languages such as Python, R etc.
• Maintain a high level of productivity in the laboratory setting
• Demonstrate the ability to resolve key chemistry issues by effectively utilizing available information and technical expertise
• Proactively seek out new information in the literature and incorporate this into individual project(s) as well as the overall program
• Effective writer and communicator of research or other regulatory materials
• Publish project-related research in high-impact factor peer-reviewed journals, R&D reports, patent applications and/or regulatory documents/filings
• Demonstrate a high degree of responsibility in maintaining scientific standards, and safe laboratory practices for self and reporting staff, if any
• Participate in establishing project goals, defining short and long-term scientific strategies, and contribute to the generation of project-related documents and presentations
• Generate new research or development strategies to effectively address project and divisional goals/needs
• Collaborate with functional and technical experts to facilitate scientific achievement

• PhD or MS in Organic Chemistry or related fields with 0+years (PhD); 8+ years (MS); or 10+ years (BS) of postdoctoral and/or pharmaceutical industry experience
• Demonstrate scientific initiative and creativity in research or development activities
• Demonstrate the ability to resolve key project hurdles and assumptions by effectively utilizing available information and technical expertise.
• Track record of applying machine learning algorithms to solve chemistry questions.

Preferred:

• Extensive knowledge of organic chemistry and chemical synthesis
• Experience with gas mediated reaction
• Proficient in Python programming language
• Experience with machine learning (ML) algorithm

Key Leadership Competencies:

• Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher 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, nurtures innovation and manages to reality

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

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• 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 short-term incentive programs. ​

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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. ​

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