Senior Scientist I/II, Medical Image Analysis

Job overview

The Senior Scientist I/II, Medical Image Analysis role is onsite in North Chicago, IL. Compensation is not specified. The position is part of AbbVie’s Translational Sciences group within Neuroscience Discovery Research, supporting biomarker and translational endpoint research across neuroscience programs. The scientist quantifies preclinical and clinical PET and MRI data, develops analysis methods and pipelines, and helps ensure imaging data can inform drug discovery and development. The role works across research teams and external partners to support study design, endpoint selection, and clear reporting of results.

What you'll do

• Quantify and interpret preclinical and clinical PET and MR imaging data
• apply PET kinetic models
• quantify structural, diffusion, and functional MRI data
• support whole-body PET and dosimetry analysis
• develop, validate, and document Python-based image-processing pipelines
• curate and quality-control imaging data
• contribute to data platforms
• advise on endpoints and study design
• oversee external analyses
• communicate findings and contribute to reports, regulatory documents, and publications.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior scientist

medical image analysis

pet imaging

mri

neuroscience

image processing

python

biomarkers

north chicago il

abbvie

translational sciences

drug discovery

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Eligible employees may receive paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and short-term incentive program participation.

Why this role

Works across neuroscience programs and collaborates with academic institutions and contract research organizations; additional strengths include PET kinetic modeling, production pipelines, imaging data management, and machine learning.

About the employer

AbbVie is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology). Sector: 54.