AbbVie

Principal Research Scientist II

AbbVie • $130K — $155K *
North Chicago, IL 60064In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Yesterday
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or Diploma with 14+ years or PhD with 8+ years of experience in related fields.
  • Expertise in Fill & Finish technology with in-depth knowledge of machine technology and setup.
  • Strong familiarity with quality and regulatory standards for parenteral products.
  • Experience in a cGMP environment with a solid grasp of parenteral processes.
  • Proven leadership skills in managing cross-functional teams within manufacturing settings.
  • Ability to adjust to changing priorities and tackle multiple tasks independently.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the lifecycle development of parenteral manufacturing processes.
  • Provide technical guidance to development and manufacturing teams.
  • Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and propose effective solutions.
  • Offer expertise in designing and selecting process equipment and facility layouts.
  • Represent the PDS&T group in cross-functional collaborations to resolve technical challenges.
  • Support product development projects focused on process engineering and modeling.
  • Drive global initiatives, assess new technologies, and communicate results effectively.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
  • Participation in long-term incentive programs.
  • 401(k) retirement plan options.
Full Job Description
AbbVie's Product Development Science & Technology (PDS&T) organization is seeking a highly motivated, talented, and creative Principal Research Scientist II to be a key contributor for our Process Engineering Science team within Parenteral PDS&T, offering advanced technical expertise in the field of process engineering and troubleshooting of parenteral manufacturing processes. This role demands leadership in the development and life cycle for parenteral manufacturing processes and collaboration with global engineering, manufacturing, process development, quality and external partners to ensure successful process design and commercialization of the drug product. In your role as technical expert for filling machines and process engineering you will work collaboratively in multi-functional teams and contribute process insights into multiple other projects from development through to product launch and technical commercial support and troubleshooting. Responsibilities:
  • Possess profound knowledge of equipment and processing capabilities.
  • Provide technical guidance to development or manufacturing teams.
  • Provide leadership with troubleshooting and identifies solutions to issues that arise during manufacturing.
  • Provide technical/process expertise for selection and design of process equipment, e.g. filling machines, and facility design for new or expanding manufacturing sites.
  • Represent the parenteral PDS&T group in cross-functional teams and develop strong relationships with manufacturing, engineering, quality functions and external partners to enable effective resolution to technical issues and drive continuous process improvement.
  • Support development projects with focus on process engineering topics from troubleshooting, implementation of small-scale models to the development and application of computational models.
  • Independently work on scientific topics, evaluate and implement new technologies, drive global initiatives and present results convincingly to diverse audiences.
Qualifications
  • Principal Research Scientist II: M.Sc. or Diploma (and 14+ years) or PhD degree (and 8+ years) in Parenteral manufacturing, Parenteral process development, Parenteral Process Engineering, Product Quality, Analytical, Material Sciences, or related fields
  • Expert knowledge and practical experience in Fill&Finish technology, e.g. profound knowledge in machine technology, machine setup, mixing systems, process development.
  • Profound knowledge of quality and regulatory requirements for processing and filling equipment for parenteral pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical products.
  • Practical experience and strong knowledge of Parenteral Fill finish processes is preferred and solid understanding of pharmaceutical development in a cGMP environment.
  • Strong leadership skills, demonstrated through the successful establishment and management of cross-functional teams in a manufacturing setting. Additionally, demonstrate excellence in fostering a collaborative work environment, driving team performance, and supporting professional development to achieve strategic objectives
  • The candidate must be able to work independently, respond to changing priorities and short lead times for multiple tasks; able to identify problems and work toward solutions; able to influence without direct authority in multi-disciplinary teams; must be attentive to details and have excellent organization skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally and effectively with peers, management, and leadership both within and outside AbbVie.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to create sound technical documents
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 long-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.

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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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