HPLC Specialist, Scientist II, Biologics Drug Product Development

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 atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.

Job Description

The Drug Product Development group within AbbVie is a global organization responsible for developing and characterizing drug product formulations and manufacturing processes for biologic therapeutics (antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), neurotoxins, and novel biologic formats) from preclinical development through clinical proof of concept.

We have an exciting opportunity for an HPLC Specialist (Scientist I/II) to join our team at our Bay Area site in South San Francisco, CA. This role is an onsite role in a lab-based function. To be successful, candidates must enjoy and thrive in an onsite, highly collaborative lab environment with daily face-to-face cross functional interactions between scientists.

Key Responsibilities Include

HPLC/UPLC Subject Matter Expertise

• Serve as the department SME for HPLC/UPLC characterization of biologics, demonstrating advanced knowledge of reversed-phase, ion-exchange, size-exclusion, hydrophobic interaction, and other HPLC/UPLC modalities relevant to characterization of biologics.
• Lead advanced troubleshooting of HPLC/UPLC instrumentation (e.g., pumps, autosamplers, detectors, columns) and chromatographic methods.
• Be accountable and responsible for resolving instrument issues to minimize downtime and work in alignment with team to oversee preventive maintenance schedules and coordinate with instrument vendors and metrology teams to ensure instrument qualification and compliance.
• Support company initiatives to increase automation capabilities related to HPLC data collection, storage and overall data integrity; act as an Empower software superuser
• Develop and deliver HPLC training curricula, maintain SOPs and training materials, and serve as a technical resource and scientific consultant on HPLC-related matters.
  
  
  

Formulation & Biologics Drug Product Development

• Independently lead and execute drug product process development studies to support clinical studies, including formulation screening, in-use studies, and manufacturing process support.
• Generate robust scientific data packages to support IND/NDA/BLA regulatory submissions, CTD module documentation, and technical reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Analytical Development, Drug substance, Regulatory Affairs, and Quality to advance programs through the development pipeline.
• Drive continuous improvement of formulation strategies and drug product processes, applying scientific rigor and innovation.
  
  
  

Scientific Contribution & Communication

• Independently analyze, interpret, and document experimental data in electronic lab notebooks (ELN) with clarity and completeness.
• Present scientific findings to project teams, management, and cross-functional stakeholders with confidence and scientific rigor.
• Contribute to technical reports, regulatory documents, SOPs, scientific publications, and patent applications as needed.
• Stay current with emerging trends and innovations in formulation science, analytical chemistry, and HPLC/UPLC technology; proactively apply learnings to internal programs.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelors degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline with typically 4-5 years (Scientist I) or 7 years (Scientist II) of relevant industry experience Masters degree in a related discipline with typically 2 years (Scientist I) or 5 years (Scientist II) of relevant industry experience

Required Experience & Skills

Deep, hands-on expertise with HPLC across multiple modalities (RP-HPLC, SEC, IEC, HIC, etc.) with a proven track record as an SME, including method development and troubleshooting capabilities

Demonstrated expertise in formulation development and drug product development for small molecules and/or biologics, including solid oral dosage forms, parenteral, or other delivery systems

Proven ability to train and develop others on HPLC instrumentation and analytical methods

Proficiency in scientific data analysis and statistical tools, especially chromatography data systems (e.g. Empower)

Excellent technical writing skills with experience authoring reports, SOPs, and regulatory documents

Ability to independently manage multiple projects with competing priorities

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographiclocation,andwemay ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may bemodified in thefuture.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
• This job is eligible toparticipate in our short-term incentiveprograms.Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremains in the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.
  
  
  

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