Principal Peptide Process Engineer, Research Scientist II

AbbVie

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Work type
On-site
Location
North Chicago, IL
Salary
$141,500–$268,500 / yr
Posted
56 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Jul 17, 2126

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AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions in immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care. Its products include Humira, Skyrizi, and Rinvoq.

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TL;DR · Principal Peptide Process Engineer, Research Scientist II

As a Principal Peptide Process Engineer, Research Scientist II, you will join the Product Development Science & Technology team to support API projects through late-stage development and commercialization. You will be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and optimization of peptide synthesis manufacturing processes from initial laboratory stages to full production environments. Your daily work involves resolving scale-up issues, conducting technical troubleshooting of product failures, and managing technology transfers to manufacturing sites while ensuring process safety and quality. You will utilize chemical engineering principles to develop robust process steps and mentor scientific personnel in a multi-disciplinary environment. The role requires expertise in peptide development, pharmaceutical API processes, and natural product processes. Key skills include advanced technical leadership, risk assessment, and the ability to author regulatory documents and patents while navigating complex manufacturing requirements for high-quality products.

What you'll do

  • Design and optimize peptide synthesis manufacturing processes from laboratory development through commercialization.
  • Resolve technical manufacturing issues and lead investigations into product failures in a commercial setting.
  • Manage the technical transfer of API processes from development to manufacturing sites.
  • Develop robust process steps to ensure safe, scalable production and continuous improvement.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to align project goals with quality, regulatory, and manufacturing requirements.
  • Author regulatory documents, technical publications, and patent applications for new products.
  • Establish project operation criteria and technical standards to ensure product quality and cost control.
  • Mentor and guide scientific personnel while providing expert advice on emerging technology trends.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field with 16 years of experience; Master’s with 14 years; or PhD with 8 years of experience.
  • Experience and/or education with API and/or natural product processes in pharmaceuticals.
  • Peptide development and/or manufacturing experience.
  • Proven ability to innovate with a history of new or improved product releases.
  • Ability to lead technical investigative troubleshooting of product failures and recommend remediation.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership in multi-disciplinary environments and ability to lead cross-functional teams.
  • Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
  • Experience as a primary author of publications, presentations, regulatory documents, or as a primary inventor of patents.

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