Senior Scientist I / II, Drug Delivery Modeling & Simulation

Role Summary

Senior Scientist I or II in AbbVie Drug Delivery Sciences focusing on modeling and simulation of drug release kinetics in advanced drug delivery systems. Work within a multidisciplinary team to develop capabilities for delivery of biologics and small molecules and advance new products through early R&D. PhD Chemical Engineer with expertise in mechanistic modeling and first-principles approaches to design, optimize, and analyze drug delivery platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply mechanistic models for drug release kinetics from sustained delivery platforms (e.g., in situ forming depots, implants, hydrogels).
• Use first-principles approaches (diffusion, convection, chemical reactions) to solve transport problems relevant to drug delivery formulations.
• Design, execute, and analyze computational simulations using tools such as COMSOL Multiphysics or similar platforms.
• Collaborate with formulation and material scientists, and pharmacologists, to translate modeling results into experimental design and product development.
• Interpret experimental release data and integrate findings into enhanced models for predictive accuracy.
• Communicate findings through technical reports, publications, and presentations.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical Engineering
• Senior Scientist I: PhD with 0 - 4 years of relevant experience (industry, post-docs, or academia).
• Senior Scientist II: PhD with 4+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong foundation in mass transport phenomena (diffusion, dissolution, convection, degradation).
• Demonstrated expertise in mathematical modeling and simulation of controlled release mechanisms.
• Proficiency in modeling and simulation software (COMSOL Multiphysics, Monte Carlo methods or equivalent).
• Excellent problem-solving, quantitative, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Prior experience with drug delivery system design and evaluation is preferred.

Leadership Competencies

• Deals comfortably with risk and ambiguity, changing course when needed.
• Lives AbbVie values; acts ethically and legally.
• Acts respectfully yet courageously.
• Communicates openly and honestly with colleagues.
• Seeks outside ideas to stimulate innovation.
• Connects unrelated concepts and generates original ideas.
• Persistent and resilient in moving ideas forward.

Additional Requirements

• This is an on-site opportunity located in AbbVie's Irvine, CA location.
• Eligibility to participate in short-term and long-term incentive programs.