Associate Director, Biological Research

Company Description

At Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, we develop, manufacture, and market a portfolio of leading aesthetics brands and products. Our aesthetics portfolio includes facial injectables, body contouring, plastics, skin care, and more. Our goal is to consistently provide our customers with innovation, education, exceptional service, and a commitment to excellence, all with a personal touch. For more information, visit Follow Allergan Aesthetics on LinkedIn.

Job Description

The Toxin Innovation Group at AbbVie seeks an accomplished scientist and leader for the Toxin Innovation Pharmacology Group. The Associate Director/ Principal Research Scientist II will lead discovery research activities to generate novel biotherapeutics. She/He/They will be responsible for developing methods and capabilities for complex in vitro and in vivo pharmacological studies.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in peripheral neuroscience and a proven record of successfully leading discovery projects to produce novel biotherapeutics. They will have experience with project conception, strategic planning, budgeting, and leading cross-functional and matrixed teams. The candidate will also have experience managing leaders of others. Additionally, the candidate will have a working knowledge of various research areas including protein engineering, biophysical characterization, and pre-clinical pharmacological testing.

The candidate will be able to lead by influence and maintain a productive, collaborative, and inclusive laboratory environment in compliance with regulatory and company expectations. Experience managing projects from early-stage discovery research through the transition of lead molecules to development is a plus.

A key role for the position is partnering with senior management to conceive and provide strategic direction and vision for the program while leading a discovery research team responsible for executing the technical aspects of the plan. Strong communication skills are essential as the candidate must be able to tailor interactions with technical teams and represent the program and strategy to executive-level management.

Key responsibilities:

Drive functional performance by designing and implementing studies aimed at new or improved products

Develop and execute discipline strategy in alignment with functional goals and key scientific objectives

Manage project activities and professional development of a team of scientists through effective mentoring, guidance, and supervision

Advance scientific expertise within the function and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to advance programs from research to development

Ensure the quality and effectiveness of key project results through sound design, early risk assessments, and implementation of fallback strategies

Provide expert advice and share knowledge with direct reports, peers, and senior management

Train and mentor functional colleagues and assesses current and emerging business challenges to achieve functional goals

Identify and integrate emerging scientific trends from internal and external sources into short-term functional objectives

Ensure compliance with Federal Regulations for key documentation and inventories

Present program updates and research strategies to functional and non-functional leaders as well as potential and existing partners.

Qualifications

Proven track record leading discovery research projects

Experience with documentation of experimental plans, budget, timelines, and technical reports

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with diverse groups within the organization and external partners

Proven team leadership and management abilities, including experience mentoring, guiding, and supervising scientific personnel and other group managers

Knowledge of pharmaceutical development processes, including lead characterization, target engagement, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and basic toxicology

Experience evaluating internal and external research and development programs

Education & Experience:

PhD in Science (Neuroimmunology, Neuroscience, Immunology, Molecular Biology, or related biological science discipline) with typically 8+ years of post-graduate experience, including 3+ years in a discovery research environment, is highly preferred; an advanced degree with 14+ years of related work will also be considered

Industry experience is highly desired

Additional Information

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.

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 Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVies policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.

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