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AbbVie Lays Off Scientists After Ending Partnership with Google-Backed Company

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
50
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.1%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
50 OF 50,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: North Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Department affected: Research and Development.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

AbbVie Inc. has laid off approximately 50 scientists following its decision to terminate a partnership with a Google-backed longevity company. The layoffs occurred in the company's Research and Development department located in North Chicago, Illinois. This move reflects AbbVie's strategic shift away from certain projects in the longevity sector. The company has not disclosed further details about the future of its research initiatives or any additional workforce adjustments. The layoffs are part of a broader reevaluation of AbbVie's business strategies in response to changing market conditions.

AbbVie Inc. cut 50 jobs affecting its Research and Development team as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.1% of the 50,000 people AbbVie Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 10 layoff events at AbbVie Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 794 employees.

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Anonymous by default. Be kind — people reading this may be going through it right now.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

AbbVie Inc. cut 50 jobs on October 1, 2023. If you were part of this round, what was your experience? Others going through it are reading. You can post anonymously below.

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EVENTS TRACKED
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AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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