Senior Scientist, Cellular/Molecular Biology II

AbbVie•Worcester, MA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Gastroenterology group within AbbVie’s Immunology therapeutic area seeks a Senior Scientist II to join our GI group in Worcester, MA. This position will serve as a people leader who is responsible for interfacing with project teams and then prioritizing and deploying resources to support internal programs. The ideal candidate will have previous industry and people leadership experience and be well-versed in broad immunological and cell biological mechanisms that drive inflammation in the context of autoimmune disease.

Requirements

PhD in Immunology, Biology, or related discipline with 2-5 years post-doctoral experience or Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in biology or related discipline with 15+ years of experience
Extensive experience with primary cell cultures and in vitro cell based assays are required.
Program management experience within an industry setting
Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a highly matrixed organization.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and capability to overcome complex issues.
Must have a “results-oriented” work ethic and a positive “can-do” attitude with a strong sense of urgency and self-motivated desire to achieve.

Nice To Haves

Experience specifically with primary intestinal epithelial cells/intestinal organoids, intestinal fibroblast and human immune cells is preferred
Experience in complex in vitro models is preferred.
Experience managing direct reports and providing performance evaluations and development opportunities

Responsibilities

Serve as biology lead for GI programs, providing scientific leadership and data-driven rationale to support program advancement
Understand a range of complex GI in vitro models and translate scientific and operational needs into prioritized resource plans, ensuring appropriate capacity and expertise to advance programs.
Independently identify and resolve technical challenges, and conceive and implement novel experimental approaches to address scientific questions.
Demonstrate strong scientific judgment and flexibility by adapting quickly to evolving program priorities and experimental needs.
Prepare clear data packages, slides, and presentations for 1:1 and review meetings, enabling efficient discussion and decision-making.
Generate data in a timely manner and communicate results effectively across departments.
Maintain accurate and complete experimental records.
Act as a strong team player in a cross-functional, collaborative environment, building effective working relationships with internal, global, and external collaborators while striving for world-class excellence.
Supervise a team of 2–3 scientists, including performance management, coaching, and development.