Principal Research Scientist I, Depression Discovery

Principal Research Scientist I, Depression Discovery

• Full-time
• Salary Min:
• Therapy Area: Neuroscience
• Salary Max:
• Workday Global Grade: 19
• Travel: Yes, 5% of the Time
• Compensation: USD - USD - yearly

About AbbVie

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We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated scientist to join our Pharmacology and Cell Biology group within Discovery Psychiatry.The incumbentwillbe expected tooversee ongoing work in the grouprelated to depression cell-based models, plan for future capabilities expansion, andmay lead current or future drug discovery efforts.The ideal candidate will haveexperience with supervising scientific work,delivering high quality resultsand developing scientists.The position requires strongdrug discovery experienceand proven track record ofleading multidisciplinary teams toprogress projectsthroughpreclinical development. This is an excellent opportunity to work at the forefront of psychiatric research as part of a dynamic and growing team.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop strategy and overseeimplementationof internal modelsbeing used for depressiondrug development, especially in vitro iPSC-based models

Identify and solve technical problems independently, implement new assays and workflows, conceive and implement innovative research ideas

Supervise junior scientists,providing scientific and technical leadership in the design and execution of experiments, and be accountable for the effectivedevelopment andperformance of the team

Serve as biologyleadfor current or future drug discovery projects,responsible forcoordinatingcross-functionalactivitiesandrepresenting teamat governance forumsfromHitGeneration throughCandidateNomination

Provide input onthe identification and selection of new targets, especially those related to depression

Collaborate with colleagues at various AbbVie and external sites

Present original work internally across departments and at internal and external scientific conferences; may author or co-author peer-reviewed scientific papers or patents

Ensure consistency and quality of technical reports

Qualifications:

MSor PhD inNeuroscience,Biological Sciences, Pharmacology,or related discipline with typically14+ (BS),12+ (MS), or 6+ (PhD) years of experienceinindustry and/or academia

Strong background inpsychiatryresearch and drug development,especially depression

Proven track record inprogressing projects through preclinicaldiscovery and into early development

Experience inworking in multidisciplinary teamsto accomplish strategic goals

Experience managing direct reports,includingproviding performance evaluations and development opportunities

Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional matrix environment

Candidate must be a goal-oriented team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong"can-do"attitude

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in psychedelics researchand drug discovery

Experience inoverseeingand pioneering the use of novelin vitroiPSC-basedmodelsfor psychiatry research

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• 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 the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin 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 toparticipatein our long-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

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