Principal Scientist I, Obesity Neurobiology

Job overview

The Principal Scientist I, Obesity Neurobiology role is onsite in North Chicago, IL. Compensation is not specified. The scientist supports AbbVie’s obesity therapeutics pipeline and external innovation efforts. The role applies scientific expertise to evaluate external opportunities, advance obesity discovery, and coordinate preclinical research. Its analyses and scientific guidance help inform pipeline decisions and research across obesity, neuroscience, and immunology.

What you'll do

• Support external collaborations and licensing diligence as the Obesity Discovery lead
• conduct literature and intelligence searches on obesity targets, especially central nervous system regulation of energy balance
• participate in cross-functional teams exploring targets across therapy areas
• coordinate preclinical proof-of-concept studies with contract research organizations and academic labs
• analyze preclinical pharmacokinetic and in vitro and in vivo data
• prepare scientific reports and presentations
• design mechanism-of-action experiments and review protocols and data for late-stage clinical assets.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

principal scientist

obesity neurobiology

north chicago il

abbvie

obesity therapeutics

neuroscience

external innovation

scientific diligence

preclinical research

cns energy balance

cross-functional research

phd

postdoctoral training

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Eligible employees receive paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and 401(k)
• role is eligible to participate in long-term incentive programs.

Why this role

Focuses on external innovation and diligence for obesity assets, including central nervous system regulation of energy balance and cross-therapeutic-area research.

About the employer

AbbVie is hiring for this role. Industry: Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing. Sector: 32.