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AbbVie's Product Development Science & Technology (PDS&T) organization is seeking a highly motivated, talented, and creative Principal Research Scientist II to be a key contributor for our Process ...

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Do workers at AbbVie get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
68% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Does AbbVie pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
83% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

At AbbVie, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
82% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Is the health insurance from AbbVie affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get paid time off at AbbVie?

Most people get paid time off work.
91% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 71% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 14% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 14% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.

Do workers at AbbVie worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
90% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.

Do AbbVie workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
53% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

How easy is it for AbbVie workers to change shifts?

Most people find it easy to change shifts.
72% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at AbbVie?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
86% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do AbbVie managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
87% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.

Do jobs at AbbVie spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
25% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at AbbVie?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
89% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Is working at AbbVie good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
90% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at AbbVie feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
87% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at AbbVie get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
90% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Is it stressful to work at AbbVie?

Some people feel stressed out here.
65% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at AbbVie enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
81% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at AbbVie recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
41% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at AbbVie?

Most people got enough training when they started.
73% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get support to advance at AbbVie?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 40% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people think AbbVie’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
67% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how AbbVie is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
82% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Infographic showing various Development Scientist job openings at Abbvie in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 99% Full Time, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 85% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution.

Senior Principal Research Scientist / Principal Research Scientist II

AbbVie

North Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago


AbbVie rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 101 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

16th of 86 rated pharmaceutical


Job description

Company Description

About AbbVie

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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

Description:

AbbVie 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 Process Chemistry is seeking a Senior Principal Research Scientist to conduct process research and development of drug conjugates, peptides, and small molecules from pre-clinical through early clinical phases.

Key Responsibilities:

  • The candidate will lead the setting and implementation of the Process Chemistry strategy for projects across therapeutic modalities and will serve as a cross-functional expert influencing overall strategy across Synthetic Molecules CMC R&D.
  • The candidate will lead project teams in process development and characterization across modalities.
    • Lead the development and characterize processes in the laboratory and translate them to scalable processes.
    • Proactively advise and share knowledge and expert opinions with subordinates, peers, and senior leadership. Mentor staff in troubleshooting strategic and experimental issues.
    • Author and review key regulatory documents, laboratory data, technical memos and reports.
  • The position involves multi-disciplinary interactions with organic chemists, analytical chemists, engineers, drug product development scientists, asset strategy leadership, and program management.
  • The candidate will identify and nurture ideas for continuous improvement activities and initiatives across Synthetic Molecules CMC R&D.
  • The candidate will be responsible for setting project strategies, defining project responsibilities and timelines, developing control strategies, providing leadership in a matrixed team setting and developing robust processes for cGMP manufacturing.
Qualifications

*This position can be hired at the Sr. Principal Research Scientist or Principal Research Scientist II level dependent upon years of experience and education*

  • Sr. Principal Research Scientist: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD Degree in Organic Chemistry with typically 18+ (BS), 16+ (MS) or 10+ (PhD) years of experience. Candidates with less experience may be considered for other opportunities.
  • Principal Research Scientist II: Bachelor’s Degree in Science related field with 16 years of related work; Master’s Degree Science or PharmD with 14 years of related work; PhD in Science or related field with 8 years of related work experience
  • Experience managing and developing scientific leaders and teams in CMC is required.
  • Experience with siRNA, antibody drug- and oligonucleotide-conjugates (AOCs), and high-potent compounds is preferred.
  • Proven scientific leadership; strong interpersonal and communication skills for facilitating collaborations and a demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional process development teams and represent program strategy to allied functions and leadership.
  • The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of modern organic chemistry, mechanistic theory, control strategy development (including mutagenic impurity and nitrosamine controls), and regulatory starting material strategies.
  • An understanding of global regulatory expectations and experience with authoring development reports and regulatory filings is highly desirable.

Key AbbVie Competencies:

Interacts well with diverse groups within function and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external collaborators to enable higher performance. 

  • Learns fast, grasps the "essence" and can change course quickly where indicated.
  • Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo.
  • Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.
  • Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality.

Level and compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Significant Work Activities: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8-hour day)

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Job Type: Experienced

Schedule: Full-time


Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. ​

  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​

  • This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs. ​

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.​

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html

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About AbbVie

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AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines 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, eye care, virology, women's health, and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Industry

Scientific research and development services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

North Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

2013