Principal Research Scientist I

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Job description

Job Description

Principal Research Scientist I is responsible for leading, planning and executing R&D activities with an objective of developing novel biomaterials and drug delivery technologies to enable next generation of medical aesthetic products. Polymer innovation involves the science and engineering of the polymers (synthesis, modification, fabrication and characterization of natural or synthetic polymers). Formulation-based protein delivery involves developing and characterizing formulation prototypes (e.g. solutions, gels or particles) to achieve target product profiles. The ideal candidate has a solid background in polymer chemistry, is experienced with various types of protein delivery technologies and is highly effective in delivering innovation and results in a fast-paced environment. Experience with early pharmaceutical development and CMC practice for protein products and the characterization of the interactions between a protein molecule and excipients or biopolymers is a plus. Communication and leaderships skills as required for cross-functional collaborations and people management are essential.

Scientific Leadership 20%

Leads a technical team to advance a technology platform or a product.

Represents Biomaterials & Drug Delivery to provide technical leadership for research and development programs.

Represents Abbvie and provides leadership on external collaborations.

Steers the assessment of future delivery technologies according to pipeline needs; identifies internal as well as external technology opportunities and champions critical scientific assessment.

Serves as a technical advisor and subject matter expert to the company's business. Actively contributes to the company's patent portfolio through continuous innovation.

Scientific Execution 40%

Develops detailed project plans including scientific approaches and realistic deliverables with budgets and timelines.

Executes experimental studies for the synthesis, formulation, prototyping, and characterization of novel biomaterials.

Executes studies to develop a formulation or drug delivery technology.

Designs and develops analytical tools to characterize the formulation including drug interaction with excipients.

Aligns cross-functionally and executes study plans to advance a drug product through Discovery and early Development stages.

Organizes, leads, and/or participates in project team meetings to define and schedule project activities and review completed tasks.

Writes, reviews and issues technical reports, technical memoranda, and other documents for internal and external distribution.

Scientific Communication 25%

Communicates project status to project team leaders, functional managers, and R&D committees as appropriate. Drives alignment with cross-functional teams and management for activities and deliverables.

Represent the Biomaterials & Drug Delivery to interface with cross functional management and internal customers. Remains as an internal subject matter expert through the entire product development life cycle.

Generates ROI's and works closely with corporate patent counsel in generating IP documentation.

External Scientific Interaction 10%

Searches, reviews, and evaluates current technology landscape to maintain and extend internal technical competence.

Attends and participates in scientific meetings as company's representative to gain knowledge about new products or technologies pertinent to corporate business interest.

Communicates and recommends new biomaterial, product, and technology related ideas to supervisor and other research managers to maintain and enhance company's position in the marketplace.

Talent Management 5%

Manages/trains/mentors junior staff as direct reports or as part of a project team in a matrix-based organization.

Participates in identifying, interviewing, and hiring new talents.

Manages day to day performance of direct reports, as needed.

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