Senior Scientist I/II, Computational Biology & AI

AbbVie

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Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
$109,500–$208,500 / yr
Posted
46 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Jul 27, 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 · Senior Scientist I/II, Computational Biology & AI

Senior Scientist I/II, Computational Biology & AI joins the Computational Toxicology group to advance the use of data science, machine learning, and AI in predicting drug safety across small molecules, biologics, and emerging therapeutic modalities. This role serves as a scientific bridge between biology and computation, where you will translate complex toxicological challenges into actionable analytical strategies. You will design and deploy predictive models, reproducible computational pipelines, and user-friendly tools to address preclinical and translational safety hurdles. Key responsibilities include integrating diverse data sources such as genomics, chemistry, and clinical datasets while collaborating with pathologists and pharmacologists. Required skills include proficiency in Python or R, experience with statistical methods, and a strong foundation in biology or pharmacology. You will develop solutions for the technical challenge of understanding drug mechanisms and improving safety outcomes through advanced computational tools.

What you'll do

  • Translate complex biological and toxicological challenges into actionable analytical strategies and computational workflows.
  • Design and deploy predictive models and decision-support tools to address preclinical and translational safety challenges.
  • Integrate and analyze diverse data sources including toxicology, pathology, pharmacology, genomics, and clinical datasets.
  • Develop reproducible computational pipelines and user-friendly applications for scientists without programming expertise.
  • Act as a scientific bridge between bench scientists, toxicologists, clinicians, and data engineering teams.
  • Advise stakeholders on study design, data interpretation, and the appropriate application of machine learning and AI.
  • Communicate technical findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences to drive program strategy.

What we're looking for

  • A PhD in Biology, Toxicology, Pharmacology, Computational Biology, Biochemistry, or a related life sciences discipline is ideal.
  • For Senior Scientist I: Bachelor’s with 10 years experience, Master’s with 8 years, or a PhD with no experience required.
  • For Senior Scientist II: Bachelor’s with 12 years experience, Master’s with 10 years, or a PhD with 4 years experience.
  • Strong scientific foundation in biology, toxicology, pharmacology, or related disciplines to evaluate experimental data and biological mechanisms.
  • Working proficiency in Python and/or R to develop reproducible analytical workflows and scientific software solutions.
  • Experience applying statistical, machine learning, and data analysis methods to biological, translational, or safety-related datasets.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional collaborations and communicate complex findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience with toxicology, pathology, safety pharmacology, or clinical safety datasets (preferred).

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