Principal Research Scientist, Psychiatry Target Evaluation

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We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated scientist to join our Pharmacology and Cell Biology group within Discovery Psychiatry. The ideal candidate will have strong psychiatry and drug discovery experience and will work cross functionally to help identify new psychiatry targets and drive validation and progression efforts. The incumbent will use their expertise to generate new scientific proposals, critically evaluate relevant scientific literature and integrate this knowledge into research and development programs. This is an excellent opportunity to work at the forefront of psychiatric research as part of a dynamic and growing team.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in cross-functional teams to drive strategy for novel target ID and target prioritization
• Oversee the development of target validation plans and monitor progress
• May serve as the project lead responsible for coordinating cross-functional activities and representing team at governance forums from Hit Generation through Candidate Nomination
• Identify and solve technical problems independently, implement new assays and workflows, conceive and implement innovative research ideas
• Supervise junior scientists providing scientific and technical leadership in the design and execution of experiments, and be accountable for the effective performance of the team
• Ensure consistency and quality of technical reports
• Collaborate with colleagues at various AbbVie and external sites
• Present original work internally across departments and at internal and external scientific conferences; may author or co-author peer-reviewed scientific papers or patents

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS or equivalent education and extensive, Typically, 14+ years of experience; MS or equivalent education with typically 12+ years of experience; PhD with typically 6+ years of experience in area or scientific area of discipline.
• Strong background in psychiatry research and drug development, including understanding of cutting edge in vitro and/or in vivo models
• Proven track record in target validation, drug discovery and preclinical progression
• Experience in working in multidisciplinary teams to accomplish strategic goals
• Experience managing direct reports, including providing performance evaluations and development opportunities
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional matrix environment
• Candidate must be a goal-oriented team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong “can-do” attitude

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior project and team leadership in the pharmaceutical / biotech industry
• Experience in target ID and prioritization

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 short-term incentive programs. ​

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

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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. 

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