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Scientist II, Drug Product Design & Development
Abbvie INC · 🇺🇸 North Chicago, IL, US
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 177 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 94 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Abbvie INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Scientist I, Formulation and Process Development” (Chemists) in CA: $135k–$142k, median $139k. Most were filed at wage level III (50%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 177 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 94 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
The Drug Product Design and Development (DPDD) group within AbbVie’s Synthetic Molecule CMC organization designs and develops drug products that enable the delivery of candidate synthetic molecules across clinical development, from proof-of-concept and pivotal studies through life-cycle innovation. DPDD collaborates with cross-functional teams to establish integrated, phase-appropriate drug product development strategies; design and execute studies that deliver bioavailable, stable, and manufacturable drug products; and ensure the timely delivery of clinical supplies. The group also optimizes formulations and manufacturing processes to produce commercially viable drug products for late stage clinical studies that meet patient needs, and support the consistent manufacture of high-quality products. AbbVie’s DPDD organization is seeking a highly motivated, talented Scientist II with experience in developing drug products to join our team in North Chicago, IL. The successful candidate will partner with project leads and cross-functional teams to develop drug delivery and formulation strategies; design, characterize, and build understanding of formulations and processes; and advance the biopharmaceutical characterization of clinical formulations. In this role, the candidate will serve as an integral member of the drug product team, executing activities that support formulation design and drug product process development. The candidate is also expected to foster productive collaborations and communicate effectively with scientific teams and cross-functional stakeholders. Responsibilities • Plans and executes formulation feasibility, optimization, and supporting studies for project goals. Continuously seeks to improve existing formulation techniques and processes. • Demonstrate strong proficiency in analytical techniques for physicochemical characterization of drug substances and drug products, including HPLC, X-ray diffraction, particle size distribution (PSD) analysis, and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). • Innovates and implements new experimental protocols based on good scientific understanding and acts as a resource for others. • Interprets data in the framework of the project and modifies experimental plans when required. • Applies theoretical framework to solve moderately complex formulation and development problems. • Makes scientific contributions to development reports, technical summaries, and supporting documents. • Communicates formulation recommendations clearly in a scientifically sound in a project team meeting setting. • Collaborates across CMC functions to advance project execution. • Executes biopharmaceutics related assays for guiding the formulation selection and derisking of clinical products, including oral dosage forms and long-acting injectables. • Interface with drug product development teams to ensure that biopharmaceutical and physicochemical considerations are incorporated into formulation design. • Collaborate with other functions within AbbVie to align a broad range of strategies that directly support drug discovery and development programs. • Ensure compliance with AbbVie safety, good laboratory practices, quality and regulatory policies and government regulations. • BS or equivalent education with typically 7 or more years of experience or MS or equivalent education with typically 5 or more years of experience, preferably in Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, Physical Pharmacy, Biopharmaceutical Sciences, Material Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering. • Strong theoretical background and practical background in formulation design and pharmaceutical technologies. • Fundamental understanding of physicochemical and biopharmaceutical properties as related