Future Opportunities - Join our Talent Pipeline for Sr Scientist Process Chemistry
AbbVie
August 19, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (North Chicago, IL)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Senior Scientist in Process Chemistry supporting chemical process research and development for pre-clinical and early clinical drug candidates. Responsibilities: develop and execute synthetic processes for small molecules, antibody drug conjugates, peptides, and oligonucleotides; demonstrate scientific initiative to overcome project hurdles; conduct laboratory research independently; publish findings and present at conferences; foster collaborative relationships across teams; ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Requirements: Bachelorβs, Masterβs, or PhD in Organic Chemistry with 0+ to 10+ years of experience depending on degree; strong expertise in modern synthetic organic chemistry, compound purification, spectral analysis, with additional skills in peptides, bioconjugation, biocatalysis, AI/ML, or oligonucleotides preferred. High-value: experience supporting development from pre-clinical to early clinical phases, expertise in chemical synthesis of complex modalities, and ability to work autonomously in a laboratory setting. Work setup: not specified in the description.