Senior Director, Analytical Research

Role: Senior Director leading AbbVie's Synthetic Molecule (SM) Analytical R&D organization, supporting early-stage pipeline development across modalities such as small molecules, peptides, ADCs, APCs, and LNPs. Objectives include developing industry-leading analytical methods, characterization, and control strategies for drug intermediates, Drug Substance, and Drug Products from discovery through late-stage clinical development. Responsibilities encompass strategic leadership for over 50 scientists, establishing analytical capabilities for complex modalities, understanding degradation mechanisms, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with R&D, manufacturing, and external partners to enable process development, formulation design, and technology transfer. Qualifications: PhD with 15+ years or Master’s with 20+ years in pharma/biotech, proven leadership in analytical development, strategic initiative execution, and technical innovation. Experience managing large teams and multiple development programs; familiarity with peptides, LNPs, and complex formulations is preferred. High-value biopharma specifics include early pipeline support, multiple modalities, complex formulations, and a focus on analytical science, process development, and regulatory readiness. The position is based in Lake County with some international collaboration and management of global teams.