AbbVie

Future Opportunities, Join our Talent Community for Senior Scientist I, R&D Process Engineering

AbbVie • $110K — $130K *
North Chicago, IL 60064In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS, MS, or PhD in Chemical/Bio Engineering or related field and 0-10+ years of relevant experience.
  • Strong background in chemical engineering with demonstrable skills.
  • Proficiency in solving complex technical challenges and innovating technologies.
  • Excellent team collaboration and effective oral/written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop robust manufacturing processes for assets throughout development phases.
  • Participate in the development and characterization of new assets.
  • Establish and execute detailed research plans.
  • Create commercial-ready manufacturing processes and demonstrate them in pilot plants.
  • Address problems in reactions, separations, and isolations using expertise in kinetics and modeling.
  • Contribute to regulatory filings by writing/reviewing technical documentation.
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to identify and address process challenges.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on innovative engineering technologies.
  • Engage in cross-functional collaboration with diverse scientific teams.
  • Contribute to the commercialization of vital drug substances and products.
  • Potential for authorship in publications and presentations at scientific conferences.
  • Involvement in regulatory processes and intellectual property development.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Process Engineering, a part of AbbVie R&D's Development Sciences organization, is responsible for designing and developing scalable processes to make drug substances and drug products, including small molecules, peptides, and antibody drug conjugates (ADCs), throughout pre-clinical and clinical development stages. Process Engineering also partners with Biologics CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls) Development and Aesthetics R&D functions to provide active engineering support to enable robust process scale-up and manufacturing of biologics drug substances and drug products including toxins and cosmetic active ingredients (CAIs). We contribute to the development of innovative engineering technologies and create valuable intellectual property through the composition of matter, chemical processes, and technologies resulting in cost-effective commercial manufacturing processes. We support the development of the supply chain for pipeline molecules and help prepare and defend CMC regulatory content.

Chemical/Bio Engineers within R&D Process Engineering support pipeline projects through all phases of development. Early in development, engineers focus on establishing an enabling process that can be scaled up successfully. In the later stages of development, engineers optimize the drug substance and drug product processes and lead manufacturing campaigns. Engineers also work cross-functionally to transfer the optimized process to manufacturing sites, develop control strategy, and prepare reports to support regulatory filings.

Role Overview

The successful engineering candidate will play a key role in the R&D Process Engineering function. The core deliverable of R&D Process Engineering is to develop robust manufacturing processes and advance innovative technologies using strong engineering fundamentals. The ideal candidate will have a passion for hands-on laboratory process development. The candidate is also expected to lead the identification and development of novel approaches and technologies to enhance process development efficiency and commercialization. The candidate must exhibit a collaborative nature in identifying process challenges on a wide range of projects and take part in a cross-functional team to deliver specific project needs.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop robust manufacturing processes, supporting assets through all phases of development.
  • Participate in development and characterization of new assets.
  • Establish, communicate, and execute research plans.
  • Develop commercial ready manufacturing processes in the laboratory and demonstrate the processes in the pilot plant.
  • Address challenging problems with reactions, separations, and/or isolations using expertise in reaction kinetics, transport phenomena, and mathematical modeling.
  • Author and/or review technical documents summarizing process development efforts and contribute to regulatory filings.
  • Exhibit a collaborative nature in identifying process challenges on a wide range of projects and communicate findings and recommendations effectively by multi-disciplinary interactions with organic chemists, analytical chemists, process development engineers, pilot plant engineers, drug product development scientists, program managers, and regulatory affairs specialists.
  • Author publications and present at scientific conferences.


Qualifications
  • BS, MS, or PhD in Chemical/Bio Engineering or a related field and 10+ (BS), 8+ (MS), or 0+ (PhD) years of relevant industrial experience.
  • Job level will be commensurate with academic and/or industrial work experience.
  • Candidates are expected to have a strong background in chemical engineering and the proven ability to demonstrate their skills in this field.
  • The candidate is expected to demonstrate the ability to solve difficult technical problems and champion new technologies to achieve project goals.
  • The candidate is required to be a strong team player and possess effective oral and written communication skills.

Preferred:
  • Working knowledge of analytical techniques such as UV/Vis, HPLC, FTIR, Raman, mass spectrometry, and microscopy.
  • Experience with laboratory experimentation and process scale-up.
  • Experience with mechanistic and/or process modeling or computational fluid dynamics.
  • Experience with design of experiments and statistical tools.
  • Familiarity with operation of chemical/biochemical process equipment and systems.
  • Experience with control strategy development, risk assessments, and tech transfer.
  • Experience with GxP compliance.


Additional Information

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.

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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.

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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
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