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AbbVie

Associate Director, Innovation

North Chicago, IL · On-site

$141K/yr

Professional consulting experience within biotechnology and/or pharmaceuticals highly preferred ... innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans ...

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What is the difference between Biotech Innovation vs Biotech Research Scientist?

AspectBiotech InnovationBiotech Research Scientist
Required CredentialsTypically requires advanced degrees (Master's or PhD), relevant certifications, and industry experienceUsually requires a PhD or Master's in biology, biochemistry, or related fields
Work EnvironmentCollaborative, fast-paced, often in R&D departments or biotech startupsLaboratory-focused, conducting experiments and data analysis in research labs
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by biotech companies, startups, and innovation teams to develop new productsCommonly employed by research institutions, universities, and biotech firms for scientific discovery

Biotech Innovation focuses on developing new biotech products and solutions, often involving cross-disciplinary collaboration and market application. In contrast, Biotech Research Scientists primarily conduct experiments and scientific research to expand knowledge. Both roles require advanced degrees but differ in their focus—innovation on product development versus scientific discovery.

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Director of Bio-Innovation

Chicago, IL

Executive Directions & Pinnacle Int'l
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$150K - $225K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

  • Our client is a Chicago area based, global horticulture and agriculture product producer and distributor. Due to growth and expansion, the company is seeking to hire an innovation type to lead their discovery team.
  • The position entails leading the departments of Bioengineering, Cell Biology, and Bioinformatics (including 3 Department Leads and a staff of 11) ensuring the discovery team consistently and rapidly produces innovative, market-ready traits for their global plant breeders.
  • We want a "creative pragmatist"— a visionary who can create products that don’t yet exist and build the roadmap to create them. We seek the "creative vision" to inspire scientists to redefine biological possibilities, transforming "what if" into "we can." This person will balance their imagination with a laser focus on speed to market, commercial goals, and budgetary discipline. More than a scientist, this role will be an architect of innovation, translating complex synthetic biology into exciting consumer experiences!
  • The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Plant Biotechnology, Bioengineering, or a related field preferred with 10+ years of experience in biotech or agricultural R&D, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing technical teams. A deep understanding of transformation and regeneration techniques, application of bioinformatic tools and bioengineering is a must.
  • Compensation for this postion is between $150K to $225K per year + Bonus + Relocation to the Chicago area.