AbbVie

Principal Engineer

AbbVie$135K — $160K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field, with 10+ years of relevant experience.
  • Proven project management experience with a track record of successful project delivery.
  • Strong technical knowledge encompassing design engineering and project management.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for collaboration across diverse groups.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in various formats (oral, written, presentations).
  • Experience negotiating and resolving conflicts.
  • Background in healthcare, medical devices, or pharmaceuticals is preferred.
  • Financial acumen with experience in project accounting and budget control.
  • Formal Project Management training is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures for projects.
  • Conduct early risk assessments and develop fallback strategies.
  • Coordinate and direct major engineering projects across multiple locations.
  • Develop project strategies aligned with customer business objectives.
  • Lead cross-functional teams in resolving significant project challenges.
  • Anticipate and mitigate potential project problems requiring quick decision-making.
  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert in project management, participating in policy development.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
  • Eligibility for long-term incentive programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The focus of this Device role is to design/develop and commercialize semi-assembly and assembly automation solutions for syringe, auto-injector, wearable devices, etc. Organization consists of subject matter experts which have comprehensive knowledge of the commercialization process. This includes process/ product development, front end planning, capacity scale-up, capital projects definition and execution, validation, regulatory submissions, and commercial manufacturing. This group has a broad-based understanding of all the relevant areas necessary to develop pharmaceutical products, (drug, device, packaging, and performance).

Responsibilities
  • Responsible for compliance with applicable policies and procedures. Ensures quality and effectiveness of key results of major projects within function through sound design, early risk assessments, and implementation of fallback strategies. Has full awareness of the potential consequences (defects and failure modes) of design changes to established processes.
  • Mitigates risk within functions through sound design, early risk assessments and implementation of fallback strategies.
  • Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures. Ensures quality and effectiveness of key results of major projects within function through sound design, early risk assessments, and implementation of fallback strategies.
  • Has full awareness of the potential consequences (defects and failure modes) of design changes to established processes. Mitigates risk within functions through sound design, early risk assessments and implementation of fallback strategies.
  • Develops, plans, coordinates and directs engineering aspects of projects across multiple locations that are of major scope and importance. Manages multiple, often concurrent projects and meets expectations. Makes difficult decisions regarding priorities among projects.
  • Supports development of project strategy to align and achieve key customer business objectives. Contributes to the development of long-term business and organizational strategies.
  • Works with customer on project approach / design to optimize asset value. Leads cross functional teams in resolving major project hurdles. Reviews constructability strategy. Anticipates and resolves problems and crisis situations requiring fast, astute decisions with rapid implementation by utilizing technical training and / or experience.
  • A Subject Matter Expert in project engineering/project management. Participates on internal, cross-divisional teams to develop and align procedures and standards. Participates on group or divisional task forces. Participates in professional affiliations.


Qualifications
  • A Bachelors Degree in Engineering, science, or closely related discipline is desired, or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence, with a desired 10+ years of significant engineering and/or operational experience. A post-graduate education / degree is desired, and may contribute towards the desired years of experience.
  • A career history marked by a consistent series of contributions and accomplishments. Proven track record of managing projects to completion, using extensive external resources.
  • Demonstrated excellence in breadth and depth of knowledge within project management.
  • Interacts well with diverse groups within engineering and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external collaborators.
  • Listens to and understands others' points of view and articulates tactfully and respectfully one's own perspective orally, in writing, and in presentations.
  • Works well with other engineers in a collaborative, fast-paced goal-driven environment.
  • Possesses interpersonal skills to negotiate and reconcile differences.
  • A technical background in health care, medical devices, biological, pharmaceutical, or similar industries (preferred).
  • Demonstrated competency with financial systems and in fiscal control. Project accounting experience.
  • Formal Project Management training (preferred)


Additional Information

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Size
50,000 employees
Market Cap
$288.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$4.6 billion
Founded
2013
5 Year Trend
+17%
Revenue
$45.8 billion
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