Principal Research Scientist I

Company Description

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.co.uk. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

• RoleFocus:Novel Therapeutics DiscoveryFunctionalReprogramingTeam Lead
• Location:Oxford, UK

At DJS-AbbVie, we are committed to advancing new therapeutics and translating novel immunological science into innovative R&D programmes.As aUK-based R&D hubwithin AbbVieImmunology, we combine the agility, scientificfocusand entrepreneurial spirit of a specialist discovery team with the scale,resourcesand ambition of a global pharmaceutical company.

Having already advanceda number ofdrug candidates, we are now entering an exciting phase of portfolio progression and growth in Oxford.As such we are seeking an experienced and highly capabledrug hunterto join our team as Principal Research Scientist I. Reporting to the Head of Novel Therapeutics the successful candidate will lead a team of 3+ drug discovery scientists,to deliver key translationalpharmacodynamicdata packages and drug candidatesto drive programs fromconception to candidate nomination.

The successful candidate will provide both people leadership and strategic scientific direction, working across a portfolio of assets and collaborating closely with key stakeholders across immunology discovery research and beyond. They must havestrong drug discovery experience, excellent people leadership skills, and a passion for turning novel immunology into impactful programmes

In this roleyou will be expected to lead a team ofmulti-disciplinaryscientiststo deliver a pipeline ofnoveltherapeuticstodrive functional reprograming of inflammatory cells.You will be expected tomentor and develop colleagues from a range of scientificbackgrounds andfoster a strong drug discovery mindset across the team. You will also act as a molecule lead on pipeline programmes, helping to shape cross-functional strategy and ensuring high-quality scientific execution. Over time, you will contribute to building a coherent portfolio of molecules with related mechanisms of action and maximising cross-program learnings.

We are looking for a drug hunter who is highly expertinthe area oftherapeuticsdiscovery, with a strong working knowledge of immunology and a proven ability tooperateeffectively in a drug discovery environment. You will be comfortable taking ownership of complex scientific challenges, assessingemerging trends, andidentifyinginnovative approaches that support functional and portfolio goals.

Successful applicant's key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver drug discovery strategy in alignment with AbbVies overall immunology strategy

• Lead and develop a team of 3+ direct reports, ranging from entry level to senior scientist level

• Build scientific capability within the team and foster a strong drug discovery mindset

• Act as molecule lead on pipeline programmes, providing cross-functional leadership as teams form around assets

• Collaborate with colleagues across immunology discovery research, clinical development, developmentsciencesand precision medicine

• Serve as a leading scientist at the DJS-AbbVie Oxford site, and act as a recognised scientific expert within the wider AbbVie R&D organisation in your specialist mechanism of action

• Proactively share knowledge, mentorcolleaguesand support the development of functional capability

• Ensure high-quality project planning through sound experimental design, early riskassessmentand robust contingency planning

• Identifyand evaluate emerging scientific trends and translate relevant insights into functional objectives

• Apply imagination and innovation to create and implement new or improved approaches and breakthrough ideas

• Present scientific concepts and results to scientific and non-scientific audiences, including senior stakeholders and external partners

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience across multiple drug discovery programs

• Demonstrated ability to function as a principal investigator, generating original technical ideas and development strategies

• Creative and practical problem-solving skills, with the ability to championnew technologies

• Recognised as an expert in your discipline, internally and ideally externally

• Strong publication, presentation, regulatory and/or patent record

• Excellent scientific communication and presentation skills, including experience presenting at leading scientific conferences

Education:

• BS/MS or PhD or equivalentexperiencein a relevant scientific area

Apply today:

Alongside your CV, we kindly ask that you include a covering letter telling us about the key strengths you'd bring to the role, what makes you well-suited, and your motivation for wanting to join us.

Additional Information

DJS-AbbVieis part of AbbVieImmunologyand is focused on advancing novel therapeutics to address serious and challenging diseases. Our work is driven by scientific excellence,collaborationand a commitment to delivering meaningful impact for patients.

Working at DJS-AbbVieoffers the opportunity to join a dynamic and ambitious team, with exposure to a broad range of scientific challenges, close collaboration with experts across the wider organisation, and the chance to help shape the future of our discovery portfolio.

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.

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