Senior Data Scientist I – Bioassay Data Scientist

AbbVie is hiring a Senior Data Scientist I specializing in bioassay data to support drug discovery through data-driven science. Based in North Chicago, IL, this onsite role sits within AbbVie’s Global Research, Informatics & Platform Solutions team, where you will help turn biological workflows into scalable data products.

In this position, you will define and expand a bioassay knowledge graph, harmonize knowledge from scientific sources, and deliver data visualizations and AI-enabled solutions that accelerate how teams work with complex, multi-platform data.

What you’ll do

• Harmonize biology data by applying wet lab experience and strong knowledge of biology data to harmonize knowledge graph content and derive knowledge statements.
• Communicate with scientists from Discovery teams to understand existing workflows, data flows, and requirements.
• Design and develop solutions by understanding client needs, proposing approaches, and independently building the appropriate solution.
• Build data solutions by conceiving, designing, and implementing technology that integrates, visualizes, and analyzes complex multi-platform data, including pipelines that load data into systems and warehouses.
• Integrate internal and external datasets by capturing data properly, leveraging ontologies, and applying a knowledge graph approach.
• Support downstream needs by resolving performance-related issues and collaborating with downstream systems to support bioassay-data-driven demands.
• Apply advanced analytics and automation by identifying opportunities for automation, AI, and advanced analytics to improve scientific workflows.
• Operate across multiple priorities by working on multiple, sometimes very different, projects at the same time.
• Contribute across drug discovery efforts by supporting a broad set of projects that enhance drug discovery and development.

Required qualifications

• Background in life sciences, biology, or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of the drug discovery and development process.
• Understanding of biological ontologies.
• Experience working with bioassay data.
• Understanding of knowledge graphs with the ability to enhance existing biology data.
• Ability to interface with stakeholders across internal IT disciplines (DBAs, architects, developers, and others) and external customers (discovery scientists, therapeutic area scientists, and others).
• Familiarity with data visualization and pipelining tools such as Spotfire or equivalent tools.
• Demonstrated data visualization experience using flexible plotting libraries and/or platforms such as D3, ggplot2, and/or plotly.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and meet timelines.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration, including documenting and presenting technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders.
• Self-motivated learning mindset with a hands-on approach.
• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of experience; or Master’s degree and 5 years of experience; or PhD and 0 years of experience.

Technologies

• Spotfire
• D3
• ggplot2
• plotly
• Python
• LIMS
• ELN

Preferred qualifications

• Demonstrated technical proficiency in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Previous in vitro biology wet lab experience.
• Experience with LIMS, ELN, and other scientific software.
• Strong programming proficiency in Python (and other modern languages).

Compensation and benefits

• Salary range: USD 96,500 to 183,500 per year.
• Paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick.
• Insurance: medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k).
• Short-term incentive programs eligibility.

Additional information: For applicants applying in states or localities with pay disclosure requirements, the compensation range listed reflects the Company’s good-faith estimate of possible base pay for this role based on the job grade at the time of posting. AbbVie also provides a comprehensive package of benefits (including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k)) to eligible employees.

Reasonable accommodation: US and Puerto Rico applicants seeking reasonable accommodation should visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html.