Principal Scientist I, Neurobiology of Obesity
AbbVie · North Chicago, IL
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Role summary
AbbVie seeks a Principal Scientist in Neurobiology of Obesity to lead external innovation and licensing activities for early-stage obesity therapeutics. The role involves scientific diligence, preclinical data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to advance novel obesity targets with potential applications in neurological and immunological disorders.
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What they're looking for
- PhD in neuroscience, biology, or related biological discipline with postdoctoral training
- 6+ years of independent research experience in industrial or academic settings
- Expertise in CNS energy balance regulation and pharmacological manipulation of obesity targets
- Demonstrated scientific achievements with peer-reviewed publications
- Proficiency with AI tools, data analysis, and graphing software
- Strong organizational and written/oral communication skills
- Ability to present at international conferences and work independently on complex problems
What you'll be doing
- Lead obesity discovery efforts in external collaborations and licensing diligence teams
- Conduct literature and competitive intelligence searches for novel obesity target discovery
- Serve as obesity lead in cross-functional teams expanding targets into neuroscience and immunology
- Coordinate preclinical proof-of-concept studies with contract research organizations and academic partners
- Analyze preclinical PK and in vivo datasets and prepare scientific reports on obesity assets
Key requirements
- Therapeutic area
- Neuroscience
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