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Principal Scientist I, Formulation Development
AbbVie
On-sitestaffPosted May 13, 2026
About the Role
Lead scientific efforts as a principal investigator in formulation development, generate new scientific proposals, and mentor a team while ensuring adherence to corporate standards.
Requirements
Requires an MS with 3+ years or PhD with 1+ year in pharmaceutical science or related field, with experience in drug product formulation, modified release systems, GMP activities, regulatory filings, DOE, and PBPK modeling.
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Function as a principal investigator, generating original technical ideas & search or development strategies.
- Generate new scientific proposals & lead those efforts.
- Anticipate & critically evaluate scientific or regulatory advances or competitive threats & respond with appropriate new strategies.
- Independently responsible for project science with area of expertise on 1 or more project teams.
- Primary author of publications, presentations, regulatory documents & /or primary inventor of patents.
- Present at leading scientific conferences.
- Understand & adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, controlled drug & radioactive compounds, GxP compliance, & animal care.
- Mentor a team & evaluate performance.
Education & Experience
Must possess a MS in Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or other related field & 3 years as a drug product formulation scientist working with a pharmaceutical company. Of industry work experience required, must have 3 years: (i) performing design development, leading projects & providing innovation of (a) multi particulate system (mini tablets, drug layering), (b) modified release formulation with ASD, (c) bi-layer/tri-layer tablets, & (d) other nonconventional oral delivery systems; (ii) managing clinical supply manufacturing & other activities to support clinical studies at different stages; (iii) performing GMP activities for both documentation & manufacturing activities; (iv) supporting regulatory filings, including authorizing, reviewing & approving; (v) conducting DOE & performing statistical analysis for pharmaceutical drug product development; & (vi) using PBPK modeling as a tool to guide formulation development.
Alternatively, would accept PhD in Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or other related field & 1 year as a drug product formulation scientist working with a pharmaceutical company. Of industry work experience required, must have 1 year: (i) performing design development, leading projects & providing innovation of (a) multi particulate system (mini tablets, drug layering), (b) modified release formulation with ASD, (c) bi-layer/tri-layer tablets, & (d) other nonconventional oral delivery systems; (ii) managing clinical supply manufacturing & other activities to support clinical studies at different stages; (iii) performing GMP activities for both documentation & manufacturing activities; (iv) supporting regulatory filings, including authorizing, reviewing & approving; (v) conducting DOE & performing statistical analysis for pharmaceutical drug product development; & (vi) using PBPK modeling as a tool to guide formulation development.
Work experience may be gained concurrently. Will accept reasonable combination of education, training & work experience.