AbbVie Inc.: Scientist I / II Biologics Production Outsourcing Specialist

Overview: The Biotherapeutics Production group at AbbVie is seeking a research scientist to coordinate and manage biologics generation outsourcing at CROs. The group routinely outsources protein production for hundreds of biologics molecules per year at scales of 100 mg to 50 grams to generate therapeutic biologics in support of AbbVie’s worldwide drug discovery efforts. Key Responsibilities: Execute and coordinate outsourcing of therapeutic biologic production at CROs at scales of 100 mg – 50 grams for all required purification requests (hundreds/year) in alignment with functional goals and group scientific objectives. Collaborate with CRO vendors, and manage all aspects of protein production, including ordering, sequence design, expression method, scale selection, primary capture, secondary purification strategy, as well as all QC and analytical work. Ensure successful and timely…