Principal Scientist I at AbbVie, Irvine, CA

Principal Scientist I at AbbVie in Irvine, CA. Full-time. Est. up to $130k. Apply with swipeandhired.

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.

Allergan Aesthetics Biological Research is seeking a highly motivated and innovative scientist to direct and contribute to multidisciplinary research in a highly collaborative environment. The successful candidate will lead a team of in vivo pharmacology scientists who design and perform pharmacology studies, using existing and novel assays to evaluate the effects of therapeutic proteins on muscle paralysis. The ideal candidate will be a recognized leader and technical expert in their field who will lead their team to execute effectively on critical research to address project and franchise needs.
The ideal candidate will have a strong, established background in pharmacology, with a specialization in In vivo pharmacology, and a proven track record of successfully leading diverse, matrixed project teams to advance novel therapeutics into development. The candidate will have experience in project conception, strategic planning, data analysis and interpretation of results; developing recommendations based on those results; and communicating findings at team meetings and in reports. The candidate will also have exceptional troubleshooting skills and a strong working knowledge of several research areas, including neuroscience, rodent anatomy, and histology. The candidate will be able to lead through influence and maintain a productive, collaborative, and inclusive laboratory environment in compliance with regulatory and company expectations.
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Education & Experience:
PhD in Biology, Pharmacology, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, or equivalent field with 6+ years of related work experience in biotech or pharma; Master’s Degree Science or PharmD with 12+ years of related work

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