Research & Development

We have the potential to solve the most profound mysteries of science. Help discover medicines that address the health challenges of today and tomorrow.

R&D Teams

Going beyond "good enough"

As a part of AbbVie's R&D team, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside leading scientists to develop medicine and solutions that have the potential to impact many lives.

R&D works to make a difference in the following areas:

  • Aesthetics R&D
  • Asset Leadership
  • Chemistry, Manufacturing & Controls (CMC)
  • Clinical Pharmacology
  • Data & Statistical Sciences (DSS)
  • Development Sciences
  • Discovery Research
  • Global Medical Affairs
  • Health Economics Outcomes Research
  • Therapeutic Development
  • Pharmacovigilance & Patient Safety
  • Quality Assurance
  • Regulatory Operations, Policy & Intelligence
  • R&D Operations

We work together across multiple functional areas with teams of scientists to actually discover and then develop these new therapies. And it’s a thrill when you can do that as a team.

Phil Kym
VP, Head of Global Medicinal Chemistry