Senior Scientist II, Neuroscience Biologics Screening

Company: AbbVie
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: February 12, 2026

Job Description:

Company Description AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on X , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , LinkedIn and Tik Tok . Job Description AbbVie is a global, research-driven biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering and delivering innovative medicines that solve serious health issues and enhance peoples lives. Our employees are passionate, collaborative, and empowered to make a difference. Join us as we continue to push the boundaries of science to advance neurology drug discovery. We are seeking a highly motivated, creative, and rigorous Senior Scientist I/II to join our Neuroscience Discovery team, as part of the Movement Disorders pillar. The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying, evaluating, and characterizing novel biologic-based bispecific molecules using human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived dopaminergic neurons and mouse primary neuronal cultures. This role requires strong experimental design, hands-on cell culture experience, and a collaborative spirit to enable high-quality data generation and decision making in support of AbbVies strategic neuroscience portfolio. Qualifications Bachelors Degree or equivalent education and typically 12 years of experience, Masters Degree or equivalent education and typically 10 years of experience, PhD and typically 4 years of experience. Demonstrated expertise in human iPSC-derived neuronal culture; experience with dopaminergic neuron models strongly preferred. Proficiency in mouse/rodent primary neuron culture and molecular or imaging-based assays (e.g., calcium imaging, immunocytochemistry, high-content screening). Experience with mouse in vivo systems is a plus Experience working with protein or antibody-based modulators and understanding biologics mechanisms of action is a plus. Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills; ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams. Additional Information Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law: The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this postingbased on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemay ultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in thefuture. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees. This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentiveprograms. Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission,incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and untilpaid andmay be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law. AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html

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