We are seeking a highly motivated and collaborative scientist with a background in therapeutic siRNA to join the growing siRNA team at AbbVie. The candidate will be part of the newly formed siRNA team with a focus on progressing therapeutic siRNA pipeline progress for oncology indications. The successful candidate will be part of a growing therapeutic siRNA group working with cross-disciplinary teams internally and externally. The candidate will direct research and serve as a lead scientist on their own project and team and contribute scientific insights into multiple other projects.

Responsibilities:

• Function as a principal investigator to advance internal siRNA technology and programs related to oncology indications
• Independently responsible for project science within area of expertise on one or more project teams
• Collaborate with therapeutic area colleagues to advance siRNA technology applied to internal programs
• Direct research and mentor a group of scientists within area of expertise
• Optimize internal siRNA platforms for targeted functional delivery of siRNA
• Manage external CROs and internal resources to meet budget and timeline constraints
• Collaborate closely with internal colleagues to advance cross-functional collaborative experiments and projects
• Serve as a subject matter expert for siRNA delivery to target tissues and experimental design & execution
• Generate new scientific proposals and lead those efforts. Anticipate and critically evaluate scientific advanced or competitive threats and respond with appropriate new strategies.
• Clearly communicate technology achievements and needs with management and cross functional collaborators