AbbVie

Senior Scientist I, Analytical Operations Outsourcing

AbbVie • $110K — $130K *
North Chicago, IL 60064In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree with 8-10 years of experience, or a PhD with no experience required.
  • Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of scientific principles.
  • At least 3 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry, particularly in analytical/formulation development.
  • In-depth understanding of GMP regulations and requirements.
  • Proficiency in software including MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Power BI.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and timelines.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the main contact for internal teams and external service providers in outsourcing activities.
  • Coordinate and monitor the progress of outsourced analytical tasks.
  • Manage the full cycle of outsourced analytical work, ensuring compliance with timelines and budgets.
  • Evaluate and monitor external service providers, identify and qualify new partners as necessary.
  • Create, verify, and archive necessary documentation in compliance with GMP standards.
  • Collaborate on developing standardized, compliant global outsourcing processes.
  • Support investigations at external and internal service providers and manage change initiatives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick days.
  • 401(k) plan participation for eligible employees.
  • Opportunity to participate in short-term incentive programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Responsibilities
  • Manage outsourcing activities as the single point of contact for the internal project teams, QA, business operations, procurement and the external service provider.
  • Coordinate, plan and monitor outsourced analytical work to external and internal service providers.
  • Accompany outsourced analytical work packages from initial request over quote, contract, testing order, analyses related coordination to invoice verification to meet given timelines and budget.
  • Support monitoring of service providers and the identification and qualification of new external partners.
  • Author, verify and archive documents in a GMP environment
  • Work with different areas towards a standardized, compliant, and effective global outsourcing process.
  • Support with the management of investigations occurring at external and internal service providers
  • Act as a change owner following the applicable CM process
  • Provide the necessary QCC support for outsourced analytical work
  • Develop/align local processes/workflows and GMP approaches within PDS&T LC and global processes in close cooperation with other PDS&T sites and partner organizations.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and typically 10 years of experience, Master's Degree or equivalent education and typically 8 years of experience, PhD and no experience necessary.
  • Possess thorough theoretical and practical understanding of own scientific discipline.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry with exposure to analytical and/or formulation development and expertise in GMP areas.
  • Knowledge of GMP requirements and regulations.
  • Is self-motivated, self-reliant, hard-working, and able to work in a fast-paced global environment
  • Learns fast, grasps the essence and can change course quickly when indicated to manage and meet priorities and timelines
  • Pays attention to quality and detail
  • Brings good communication and collaboration skills
  • Demonstrated problem solving skills
  • Is competent with software programs, including MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Power BI
  • Has proven flexibility to deal with changing timelines and shifting work priorities.


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 roleat the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on manyfactors 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 isearned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that areallocable 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 absolutediscretion, 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.

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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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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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