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Principal Research Scientist II

AbbVie
September 09, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (North Chicago, IL)
Worldwide
$268,500 - $268,500 USD yearly
Operations
Role: Principal Research Scientist II within AbbVie's Process Engineering Science team, focusing on parenteral manufacturing process development, troubleshooting, and technology innovation. Responsibilities: provide technical expertise on equipment and process design, lead troubleshooting efforts, collaborate across manufacturing, engineering, quality, and external partners to drive process improvements, support development projects from troubleshooting to scale-up, and contribute to computational modeling and process optimization. Requirements: MSc or Diploma with 14+ years or PhD with 8+ years in parenteral manufacturing, process development, or related fields; deep knowledge of fill-finish technology, equipment, and regulatory standards; proven leadership in cross-functional teams; strong communication and organizational skills. Preferred: practical experience in fill-finish processes, cGMP environment familiarity, and ability to influence teams. HighValue: expertise in parenteral fill-finish, process engineering, equipment selection, and process validation in a biopharma manufacturing setting. Work setup: not specified, but likely in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment, possibly with global interactions.