Scientist I - Analytical Expert Genetic Medicine Drug Product Development

Scientist I - Analytical Expert Genetic Medicine Drug Product Development

AbbVie

Ludwigshafen, Germany

Job Description

Join our team in the development of adeno-associated virus (AAV) formulations for gene therapy applications and other modalities such as monoclonal antibodies in the field of biopharmaceuticals.

Make your mark by

• Support the development of stable formulations. Design and execute experiments in the lab to characterize and optimize formulation candidates and demonstrate suitability of methods. Identify and implement the best-suited analytical methodologies.
• Collaborate with international teams, including Preformulation and Analytics.
• Identify and develop novel analytical and screening methods in partnership with relevant functions such as the analytical development team.
• Contribute in establishing AAV formulation development capabilities (i.e., lab infrastructure and analytical instruments). Work alongside experts from various disciplines, utilizing cutting-edge equipment, and adapting to emerging technologies and challenges.
• Document experiments and results clearly and accurately in electronic laboratory notebooks. Share results and interpretations in international development teams. Report on experimental work and progress to peers, management, and partnering stakeholders.
• Prepare and contribute relevant documentation for regulatory submissions.
• Stay updated on advances in analytical technologies, including attendance at relevant conferences.
• Contribute to scientific dialogue within AbbVie’s global scientific community.
• Manage and maintain lab equipment and supplies, ensuring a safe and efficient work environment.

Qualifications

This is how you can make a difference

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education with typically 5 years of experience, or Master’s Degree or equivalent education with typically two years of experience in pharmacy, biotechnology, biology, or related fields. Practical experience is a plus, optimally in an industrial environment. Experience in development work/analytics with AAVs is a significant plus.
• Proficiency in common analytical methods for biopharmaceutical products, including but not limited to Dynamic Light Scattering, Liquid Chromatography, Capillary Electrophoresis, Plate-based Binding Assays, Spectrophotometry, osmometry, viscosimetry, etc.
• Proven track record of conducting high-quality research, encompassing experimental design, data analysis, documentation and interpretation.
• Experience in authoring technical reports in English, including data interpretation for regulatory submissions.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills to effectively contribute to multidisciplinary team environments and collaborative research projects.
• Personal initiative and problem-solving capabilities to develop innovative solutions within pharmaceutical development challenges.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to publish and present scientific results.
• Fluency in English is mandatory, German language knowledge is a plus.

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