Senior Neuroscience Drug Discovery Scientist – Psychiatry

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abbvieSomerville (MA)

Psychiatrists Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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About the role

AbbVie in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Principal Research Scientist II to join our Discovery Psychiatry team. You will apply drug discovery principles across exploratory to late-stage programs, integrating in vitro and in vivo electrophysiology to advance psychiatric targets. The role requires a PhD with 8+ years, or equivalent, hands-on experience in neurophysiology, translational biology, and cross-functional collaboration to inform program strategy and decision-making.

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