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          "text": "<p><strong>Description:&#xa0;</strong></p><p>Biologics Drug Product Development (Bio DPD), a part of Development Sciences within AbbVie’s R&amp;D, is a global organization that is responsible for drug product formulation and process development, and definition of the product presentation for biologics (proteins, conjugates, peptides, neurotoxins etc.) and genetic medicine (AAV, LNPs, Cell Therapy).</p><p>AbbVie is seeking a highly motivated candidate for the position of Senior Scientist II / Principal Scientist I, located in North Chicago, IL. We are seeking an accomplished scientist with a proven track record in biologics drug product formulation and process development, scale-up and tech transfer. This position will be an integral part of the product development and CMC teams and will have strong collaborations with several stakeholders, including discovery research, analytical research and development, bioprocess development, combination products development, product development science and technology, pilot plants and third-party manufacturers.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Represent Bio DPD in the cross-functional Product Presentation and Device Strategy Team (PPDST) and the CMC Team.</li><li>Effectively and timely communicate development plans, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders and line management.</li><li>Support scale-up and technology transfer activities to internal and external manufacturing sites.</li><li>Lead the design and execution of biologics drug product formulation and process development, characterization and robustness studies.</li><li>Initiate and/or support scientific initiatives to drive innovation, continuously enhance capabilities and platforms, and improve business processes.</li></ul>",
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          "text": "<p><strong>About AbbVie</strong></p><p>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&#xa0;<a href=\"http://www.abbvie.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.abbvie.com</a>. Follow @abbvie on&#xa0;<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbvie/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LinkedIn,</a>&#xa0;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/AbbVieGlobal/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook</a>,&#xa0;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/abbvie/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram</a>,&#xa0;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/abbvie\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">X</a>&#xa0;and&#xa0;<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/user/AbbVie\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">YouTube.</a></p>",
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