AbbVie
The Principal Research Scientist I will lead early phase drug product manufacturing development for synthetic molecule candidates, collaborating with CMC teams and translating bench-scale breakthroughs to pilot plant scale. The role involves driving technology innovation, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards, and mentoring peers within AbbVie’s Research and Development Process Engineering group.
Headquarters
North Chicago, Illinois, United States
Company Size
10001+ employees
Founded
2013
AbbVie is a global, research-driven biopharmaceutical company that was spun off from Abbott Laboratories in 2013. It develops and commercializes specialty medicines across immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care and virology — with Humira historically its flagship product — and has broadened its portfolio through acquisitions (notably Allergan) and strategic collaborations. AbbVie emphasizes a robust R&D pipeline, targeted therapies, and global commercial and manufacturing capabilities. The company focuses on delivering long-term treatment options for complex, chronic and serious diseases.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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