2027 Operations Development Program

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North Chicago, IL, USA
Hybrid
59K-104K Annually
Entry level
Healthtech • Pharmaceutical
The Role
Three-year rotational leadership program for early-career engineers and scientists within pharmaceutical operations. Participants complete three 12-month rotations across manufacturing, engineering, quality, product development, science and technology, contract manufacturing, and supply chain. Members contribute to hands-on projects, develop functional and leadership capabilities, and work at multiple U.S. locations based on business needs. The program requires a relevant degree, at least one internship or co-op, demonstrated leadership, and geographic mobility.
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About AbbVie

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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

Operations Development Program: 

AbbVie's Operations Development Program (ODP) is a global, full-time, three-year rotational leadership development program for early-career engineers and scientists. Through three diverse and challenging 12-month rotations, ODP members gain broad exposure to AbbVie Operations, build functional and leadership capabilities, contribute to hands-on projects, and prepare for future operations leadership opportunities at AbbVie. 

Assignment rotations may include opportunities in the following areas: 

  • Manufacturing, Engineering, and Contract Manufacturing 

  • Quality 

  • Product Development, Science & Technology 

  • Supply Chain  

Locations: 

Program members will be placed in one of the following U.S. locations for their first rotation. 

  • Branchburg, New Jersey 

  • Irvine, California  

  • Lake County, Illinois 

  • Waco, Texas 

  • Worcester, Massachusetts  

Mobility is a key component of this program. Program members will work in at least two AbbVie locations during the program and will be assigned their first location and rotation based on business needs. Depending on the assignment, program members may also have the opportunity to travel as part of their rotational experience.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Must be currently enrolled in university and completing final year of studies in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. 

  • Completion of bachelor’s degree prior to the intended full-time start date. 

  • Minimum of one internship or co-op completed. 

  • Must demonstrate leadership skills through extracurricular activities, projects, work experience, or other relevant experiences. 

  • Mobility is a key requirement. Program members must complete at least one assignment at a U.S. Operations plant and rotate to different sites based on business needs. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Strong problem-solving skills with excellent written and verbal communication abilities. 

  • Outstanding interpersonal, leadership, and project management skills. 

  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively, adapt to change, bring forward innovative ideas, take initiative, and act with integrity. 

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.  ​

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 and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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Skills Required

  • Currently enrolled in a university and completing the final year of a degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Complete a bachelor's degree before the intended full-time start date.
  • At least one completed internship or co-op.
  • Demonstrated leadership through extracurricular activities, projects, work experience, or other relevant experiences.
  • Ability to complete at least one assignment at a U.S. operations plant and rotate among different sites based on business needs.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Outstanding interpersonal, leadership, and project management skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively, adapt to change, propose innovative ideas, take initiative, and act with integrity.

AbbVie Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AbbVie and has not been reviewed or approved by AbbVie.

  • Retirement Support Retirement programs are portrayed as a standout, with a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match up to 6% and an additional annual company contribution based on age and service. Feedback suggests this materially boosts perceived total compensation for many U.S. employees.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental and caregiver leave are emphasized, including up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all parents and 4 weeks of paid caregiver leave in the U.S. Feedback suggests these policies are a meaningful differentiator for employees balancing family needs.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off is described as extensive, with tiered vacation that scales with tenure, 17 company holidays, and two paid volunteer days in the U.S. Feedback suggests the breadth of leave contributes notably to overall benefits satisfaction.

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The Company
HQ: North Chicago, IL
56,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first — for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, aesthetics and other areas of unmet need.

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