Principal Engineer I, Process Development

at AbbVie in North Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Company Description

AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

Job Description

AbbVie’s PDST organization is seeking a highly motivated, talented, and creative process engineer with a proven track record and expertise in developing small molecule drug products for a Principal Engineer I, Process Development position to join our team based in North Chicago, IL. The candidate as a technical expert by leading studies aimed at delivering robust pipeline assets and commerical products. The candidate is also expected to foster productive collaborations and demonstrate effective communication within scientific teams.

+ Leads project cross functional teams to deliver robust process for late-stage small molecule solid dosage assets and commercial products by solving complex engineering challenges

+ Collaborates within functions to integrate scientific objectives into activities associated with development of new/improved products or technology.

+ Functions as technical expert. Anticipates, recognizes, and resolves problems. Shows understanding of the issues relevant to the broad organization and business.

+ Conceptualizes and implements novel approaches using combinations of engineering scientific principles.

+ Design and coordinate experiments to test hypothesis related to project outcomes; extracts the full relevance of scientific observations while assuring experimental quality through sound experimental design and provides advice on experimental design.

+ Champions new technologies demonstrate applicability departments/business units. Implements new technical alternatives for research from literature review, industry knowledge, and extensive development experience. Proactively Advise and share knowledge and expert opinions with subordinates, peers, and senior management. Mentors and trains functional colleagues.

+ Consistently and effectively presents complex technical data to large and diverse groups. Author technical report, documentation and regulatory submission.

+ Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures.

Qualifications

+ Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field with 14+ (Bachelors), 12+ (Masters), or 6+ (PhD) years of related work experience with strong engineering background.

+ Deep technical background in pharmaceutical development. Solid oral dosage process development experience is highly preferred. Must be very experienced in the lab as well as in the production environment.

+ Demonstration of creative ‘out of the box’ thinking to solve complex technical problems and champion new technologies to achieve project goals.

+ Interacts well with diverse groups within function and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external collaborators. Demonstrated ability to influence others across areas of scientific disciplines.

Key Competencies:

+ Delivers business results while also positioning AbbVie for long-term success.

+ Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance.

+ Learns fast, grasps the “essence”, and can change course quickly where indicated.

+ Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo.

+ Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.

+ Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality.

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. ?

+ 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. ?

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status. To learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html (US & Puerto Rico only)