AbbVie

BTS Senior Engineer, Technology I

AbbVie • $108K — $130K *
North Chicago, IL 60064In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 6 years' experience, Master's with 5 years', or PhD with no experience
  • Experience in a regulated industry (pharmaceutical or medical device)
  • Fluency with software development tools like GitHub, Jira, JFrog, and CI/CD platforms
  • Ability to translate regulatory needs into technical specs and control settings
  • Experience with integrating controls in DevOps or software delivery pipelines
  • Strong communication skills across governance and engineering teams
  • Capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement IT controls across technology systems with a risk-based approach
  • Identify and drive automation of IT control evidence collection in CI/CD pipelines
  • Apply AI tooling for enhanced control monitoring and anomaly detection
  • Bridge compliance and technology efforts by translating requirements
  • Collaborate with tool owners to embed controls in platforms like Jira and GitHub
  • Own and maintain digital traceability records for compliance audits
  • Ensure data integrity using ALCOA+ principles
  • Support preparation for audits and inspections with real-time records
  • Communicate control status to governance stakeholders and translate complex tech details
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of controls assurance methodologies

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance
  • Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days
  • Participation in short-term incentive programs
  • 401(k) for eligible employees
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Sr. Engineer Technology I enables the full lifecycle of AbbVie's Digitalization of Software Life Cycle - from design and implementation through evidence collection, continuous monitoring, and inspection readiness. This is not a software testing or QA engineering role. This bridges regulation with technology functions for IT governance using modern tooling.

This role calls for a quality and compliance professional who is deeply technology-aligned - someone fluent in how CI/CD pipelines, source control platforms, test management systems, and artifact repositories work, and who uses that fluency to drive regulatory expectation through intelligent automation. The engineer translates between governance stakeholders and the engineering teams who build and maintain the tools.

Responsibilities:
  • IT controls design assurance end-to-end- design, implement, maintain, and continuously improve SLC framework across technology systems and platforms, applying a patient-centric, risk-based approach aligned with GAMP® principles.
  • Drive controls automation- identify opportunities to automate the collection, validation, and reporting of IT control evidence within CI/CD pipelines and integrated toolchains; embrace automation and electronic means over paper-based evidence, consistent with FDA/industry CSA guidance.
  • Leverage AI - apply AI tooling to enhance control monitoring, trend analysis, and anomaly detection across regulated systems; understand the compliance and data integrity implications of self-learning systems and govern them accordingly.
  • Serve as the bridge compliance and technology teams- translate between governance and regulatory requirements and the engineering teams responsible for tool configuration and pipeline design.
  • Partner with tool owners - work directly with teams operating Jira, GitHub, JFrog, qTest, ServiceNow, and related platforms; embed controls at the source and ensure those tools produce the right evidence in the right form.
  • Maintain digital traceability - own digital traceability records linking requirements, controls, system design elements, and verification evidence; ensure records are live, dynamic, and continuously audit-ready rather than static or paper-based.
  • Ensure data integrity by design - apply ALCOA+ principles and data lifecycle controls across all governed systems.
  • Support audit and inspection readiness - lead evidence preparation and coordinate remediation; ensure the team can respond confidently to regulatory inquiries supported by real-time, digital records.
  • Enable governance stakeholders - surface interdependencies, communicate control status, and translate technical complexity into compliance-relevant language for leadership and governance audiences.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement - support Validation 4.0 principles including quality by design, data integrity by design, and integrated environments; help evolve the controls assurance methodology as technology platforms and regulatory expectations change.


Qualifications

Required:
  • Bachelor's Degree with 6 years' relevant experience; Master's Degree with 5 years'; PhD with 0 years'
  • Demonstrated experience working in a regulated industry (pharmaceutical, medical device, or similar)
  • Fluency with modern software development toolchains - GitHub, Jira, JFrog Artifactory, qTest, ServiceNow CMDB, and/or CI/CD platforms (Azure DevOps, AWS CodePipeline, or equivalent)
  • Ability to translate regulatory requirements into technical specifications, acceptance criteria, and control configurations
  • Experience embedding controls into DevOps workflows or software delivery pipelines
  • Comfort operating at the boundary between governance stakeholders and engineering teams - able to communicate credibly in both directions
  • Ability to learn and work in a fast-paced environment

Preferred:
  • Familiarity with AI systems in a regulated context - including governance, validation, and data integrity considerations - is a plus


Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
  • This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

About AbbVie

AbbVie develops pharmaceuticals and medical devices. They provide products and services to therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health, and gastroenterology.

AbbVie Careers

Joining AbbVie means becoming part of a global team dedicated to making a remarkable impact on patients' lives. At AbbVie, our employees are united in the pursuit of groundbreaking innovation and are committed to transforming the future of healthcare with leading-edge science.

Work You’ll Do

At AbbVie, you’ll collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry to solve challenging problems that have a high impact on society. Our culture fosters growth and embraces leadership and diversity training, ensuring that every team member can thrive.

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AbbVie offers a wide range of job opportunities and career paths, providing a platform where professionals can propel their careers forward. From research and development to marketing and sales, the potential to make a significant impact is limitless.

Internship Programs

Kickstart your career with an AbbVie internship. Our programs provide invaluable industry experience and a chance to develop essential skills in a real-world setting. Interns at AbbVie are considered integral members of the team and are given tasks that are both challenging and rewarding.

Professional Growth and Development

We believe in nurturing our team's professional growth through comprehensive training programs, leadership development opportunities, and continuous learning. Our commitment to your career growth is reflected in our robust offerings that enhance your skills and knowledge.

Benefits and Culture

AbbVie is dedicated to supporting our employees' well-being both inside and outside of work. Our benefits package includes health, financial, and social benefits that are designed to support the diverse needs of our employees. Our inclusive culture encourages collaboration and innovation, fostering a workplace where all can excel.

Hiring Process

Our hiring process is designed to ensure a match that will be beneficial both for the company and for your career aspirations. From resume submission to interview, each step is an opportunity to showcase your skills and fit with the AbbVie team.

Networking and Career Advancement

At AbbVie, networking doesn’t just enhance your career; it propels it. We encourage our employees to engage internally and externally to build relationships that foster personal and professional growth.

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Learn more about AbbVie
Size
50,000 employees
Market Cap
$288.5 billion
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Net Income
$4.6 billion
Founded
2013
5 Year Trend
+17%
Revenue
$45.8 billion
NASDAQ
ABBV
* Ladders Estimates

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