Associate Scientist II - Formulation
AbbVieNorth Chicago, IL, US
entryFull-timePosted 9 Nov 2026
About the role
Company Description
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
The Drug Product Design and Development (DPDD) group within the Synthetic Molecule CMC organization at AbbVie is responsible for the design and development of drug products that enable the delivery of AbbVie’s candidate synthetic molecules to support various stages of clinical evaluation, from proof of concept to pivotal studies and life cycle innovation. DPDD collaborates with cross functional teams to devise an integrated and phase appropriate drug product development strategy, design and execute studies to develop bioavailable, stable and manufacturable drug products, and ensure timely delivery of clinical supplies. DPDD is also accountable for optimizing formulation and manufacturing processes to develop commercializable drug products for Phase 3 clinical studies, meeting the needs of the patients we serve and ensuring consistent production of high-quality drug products.
Job Description
AbbVie's DPDD organization is seeking a highly motivated and talented scientist to join our team based in North Chicago, IL. This position focuses on the execution of a formulation strategy, using tools and tests to help understand the performance of formulations; working closely with Formulations project team representatives to drive candidate molecules to the clinic.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare formulations using a wide range of techniques and equipment, from small scale lab experiments to pilot scale in a GMP suite.
Assist in design and selection of formulations using analytical techniques and tests to determine suitability and performance.
Demonstrate strong data interpretation skills, ability to troubleshoot experiments and instrumentation, suggest, design, and pursue relevant experiments.
Ability to learn and understand new experimental techniques and be able to place data in proper scientific context by consulting and citing relevant literature.
Maintain excellent documentation of all work in electronic lab notebooks, including test methods and protocols.
Present results and experimental information in team meetings.
Qualifications
Associate Scientist I/II – Formulation
About AbbVie
AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women’s health, and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
Description
The Drug Product Design and Development (DPDD) group within the Synthetic Molecule CMC organization at AbbVie is responsible for the design and development of drug products that enable the delivery of AbbVie’s candidate synthetic molecules to support various stages of clinical evaluation, from proof of concept to pivotal studies and life cycle innovation. DPDD collaborates with cross functional teams to devise an integrated and phase appropriate drug product development strategy, design and execute studies to develop bioavailable, stable and manufacturable drug products, and ensure timely delivery of clinical supplies. DPDD is also accountable for optimizing formulation and manufacturing processes to develop commercializable drug products for Phase 3 clinical studies, meeting the needs of the patients we serve and ensuring consistent production of high-quality drug products.
Job Description
AbbVie's DPDD organization is seeking a highly motivated and talented scientist to join our team based in North Chicago, IL. This position focuses on the execution of a formulation strategy, using tools and tests to help understand the performance of formulations; working closely with Formulations project team representatives to drive candidate molecules to the clinic.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare formulations using a wide range of techniques and equipment, from small scale lab experiments to pilot scale in a GMP suite.
Assist in design and selection of formulations using analytical techniques and tests to determine suitability and performance.
Demonstrate strong data interpretation skills, ability to troubleshoot experiments and instrumentation, suggest, design, and pursue relevant experiments.
Ability to learn and understand new experimental techniques and be able to place data in proper scientific context by consulting and citing relevant literature.
Maintain excellent documentation of all work in electronic lab notebooks, including test methods and protocols.
Present results and experimental information in team meetings.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent education, with typically 3 or more years’ experience or Master’s Degree or equivalent education (no additional experience) in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
Theoretical and practical knowledge to carry out job function.
Understanding of the potential impact of physicochemical and biopharmaceutical properties on oral absorption.
Working knowledge of drug formulation concepts and dosage forms, including excipients and their function.
Experience with formulation preparation (e.g. blending, milling, tablet compression, capsule filling, coating) as well as analytical approaches toward understanding formulation performance (e.g. disintegration, tablet hardness, density properties, particle size, friability).
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational, planning and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing conditions.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team setting.
Job level will be commensurate with experience
Key Competencies:
Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of the team to enable higher performance.
Learns fast, grasps the “essence” and can change the course quickly where indicated.
Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo.
Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.
Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality.
Additional Information
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The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
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.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
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