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Principal Research Scientist I

Employer
Missing Recruiter 397714
Location
North Chicago, IL
Posted date
Aug 21, 2026
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Discipline
Regulatory, Science/R&D, Biotechnology, Research
Required Education
Bachelors Degree
Position Type
Full time
Hotbed
BioMidwest

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Job Details


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

Purpose

We areseekingahighly-motivatedtoxicologist to supportdiscovery-stage programs across therapeutic areas within preclinical safety. As part of the Investigative Toxicology and Pathology group,the successful candidate will effectivelyleveragein silico, in vitro, and in vivo tools to design and execute a safety assessment strategy to support pipeline advancement.Asprojecttoxicologist, this scientist will work cross-functionally, providing critical subject matterexpertiseand data integration to drive progress for programs.

Responsibilities

  • Support project teamsto design and execute a safety strategy specific to the needs of the projectbyleveraginginternal and external resources, in silico tools, in vitro models, and in vivo studies. Select and design experiments that answer key questions, are decision-enabling, andpromote judicious progression of programs.

  • Support development and deployment ofin vitro tools for safety assessment (simple and complex in vitro models, or NAMs) andutilizeappropriate endpoints(imaging,toxicogenomic,etc) to support decision-making.

  • Demonstrate the ability toidentifyandresolve key project hurdles by effectivelyutilizingavailable information andresources.

  • Communicate effectively across cross-functional teams andwithleadership to support alignment on program strategy.

  • Proactively seek outnew informationin the literature and incorporate this into individual projects as well as the overallsafety assessment strategy.

  • Seize opportunities to pursue project-relevantexploration and experiments to support data-driven decision-making and program progress.

  • May mentor/supervise a team of one ormoreand evaluate the performance of thoseindividuals;accountable for the effective performance of the team/individuals.

  • Collaborate effectively with other teams toidentifyareas of scientific advancement and efficiency.


Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelors Degree or equivalent education andextensive,typically 14+years of experience,Masters Degreeor equivalent education and typically 12years of experience, PhD and typically6+years of experience.

  • Experience directing the use of,and interpreting data from,in vitro safety studies.

  • Demonstrateabilityto function independently, generating original research or development strategies.

  • Possess thorough theoretical and practical understanding ofownscientific discipline.

  • Effective writer and communicator of research.Demonstrated scientific communication and presentation skills.

Preferred:

  • People leadership and management experience

  • DABT board certification or equivalent

  • Experienceworking on cross-functional project teams, including but not limited to, within pharmaceutical development


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 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 Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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