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

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EFFECTIVE DATE
Nov 12, 2025

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.

LayoffTalk has tracked 9 layoff events at AbbVie Inc. since November 2022, including 243 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 6 additional events known from news reporting.

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AbbVie Inc.ABBV
Health Care · 50,000 employees
9
EVENTS TRACKED
243
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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