Principal Research Scientist I Data

AbbVie

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
$124,500–$236,500 / yr
Posted
6 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 10, 2126

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Similar $174k
This role $180k
$110k most similar roles pay here $250k

This role pays more than 61% of similar roles. Most pay $140,000–$208,800 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $180k versus about $174k for comparable roles.

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About AbbVie

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.

AbbVie currently has 320 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $109,500–$208,500 across 293 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Research Scientist I Data

As a Principal Research Scientist I Data, you will serve as a lead data scientist and principal investigator responsible for conceiving, designing, and implementing new technologies to solve complex scientific or business problems. You will integrate, visualize, and analyze large datasets while developing novel methods, algorithms, and technologies to derive competitive insights from disparate sources. The role requires mastery across several core competencies including data warehousing, data integration, visualization, analysis, software development, statistics, and machine learning. You will proactively identify technological advances to drive productivity gains within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. This position demands high-level expertise in your discipline, requiring you to author publications and present at technical conferences. You will also be responsible for mentoring team members while ensuring all solutions remain agile, impactful, and compliant with industry standards like GxP and data security.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement new technologies to solve complex scientific or business problems through data integration and analysis.
  • Generate new technical proposals and lead research efforts as a principal investigator.
  • Develop and optimize methods, algorithms, and technologies to derive insights from disparate data sources.
  • Manage the full lifecycle of data science tasks including warehousing, visualization, software development, and machine learning.
  • Evaluate scientific advancements and competitive threats to develop proactive business strategies.
  • Author publications and presentations as a recognized expert in your specific discipline.
  • Mentor and supervise team members while ensuring their performance meets company standards.
  • Ensure all projects comply with corporate policies, including GxP regulations and data security protocols.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree with 8 years’ experience, Master's Degree with 7 years’ experience, or PhD with 3 years’ experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to function as a principal investigator by generating original technical ideas and research strategies.
  • Ability to use creative thinking to solve difficult technical problems and champion new technologies.
  • Recognized expertise in the discipline within the company and potentially externally.
  • Excellent written and oral English communication skills demonstrated through presentations at scientific or technical conferences.
  • Background in life sciences or work experience in the pharmaceutical industry (preferred).

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