Senior Scientist II - Process Chemistry & Radiochemistry

AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) is a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company formed in 2013, following separation from Abbott. AbbVie combines the focus and passion of a leading-edge biotech with the expertise and capabilities of a long-established pharmaceutical leader, to develop and market advanced therapies that address some of the world's most complex and serious diseases. AbbVie employs approximately 50,000 people worldwide and markets medicines in more than 170 countries.

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas - immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Job Description

AbbVie Process Chemistry Department is seeking a Senior Scientist II. This role will be in the Radiochemistry group, which specializes in the synthesis of radiolabeled APIs using long half-life, beta-emitting isotopes. These compounds support screening assays and metabolism studies that are critical to advancing drug development. This role requires expertise in both process chemistry and radiochemistry.

Key responsibilities:

• The candidate will contribute to, and may lead, project teams focused on process development and characterization of radiolabeled small molecules, peptides, antibody drug conjugates and other emerging modalities.

o Develop and optimize radiolabeling strategies for peptides and related compounds.

o Collaborate across functions to support the purification, isolation, and formulation of radiolabeled drug substances, peptides and other modalities.

o Set project strategies and provide leadership in a cross-functional team environment.

• This position will require experience with cGMP activities related to the preparation of radiolabeled API to comply with corporate and regulatory standards.
• Demonstrated expertise in transition metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, reaction development, and hydrogen isotope exchange. Proven ability to overcome key project challenges by