Hiring: Senior Principal Research Scientist Engineering Company: AbbVie Location: North Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 11:05:32 Target Skills & Keywords : R About the job Required Skills: •Develop robust manufacturing processes, supporting assets including novel modalities through all phases of clinical development. •Lead project teams towards process development and characterization of new synthetic and large molecule assets. •Influence process development of toxins, cosmetic active ingredients and genetic medicines proactively. •Lead scale-up of laboratory processes in the pilot plant. •Set project strategies, define project responsibilities and timelines, and provide leadership in a matrixed team setting. •Address challenging problems with biochemical reactions, separations, and/or isolations using expertise in reaction kinetics, transport phenomena, and mathematical modeling. •Establish, communicate, and execute research plans. •Author and/or review technical documents summarizing process development efforts and contribute to regulatory filings. Qualifications: •BS, MS, or PhD in Chemical/Bio Engineering or a related field and 18+ (BS), 16+ (MS), or 10+ (PhD) years of relevant biopharmaceuticals industrial experience. •Ph.D. candidates with pertinent research exposure are also encouraged to apply. •Job level will be commensurate with academic and/or industrial work experience. •Candidates are expected to have a strong foundations in chemical engineering and the proven ability to demonstrate their skills in this field. •The candidate is expected to demonstrate the ability to solve challenging technical problems and champion next generation of innovative technologies to achieve project goals around novel modalities. •The candidate is required to be a strong team player and demonstrate scientific leadership, possessing effective oral and written communication skills for facilitating co-creation and leading cross-functional process development teams. •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. Compensation: •$160,500 - $305,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!