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 DescriptionThe Controls Engineer supports the development, maintenance, and integration of AbbVie’s consolidated technology controls framework. This role is a hands‑on individual contributor responsible for executing control engineering tasks, performing analysis, coordinating lifecycle activities, and supporting compliance across delivery teams. You will work closely with the Business Technology Solutions (BTS) Controls Manager, control domain owners, engineering teams, and audit/compliance partners to ensure controls are designed, implemented, and monitored effectively.
Responsibilities
- Support build and maintenance of consolidated control framework components, including policies, standards, control objectives, risks, and metrics.
- Collect, analyze, and report on control effectiveness; track deviations and prepare supporting documentation.
- Assist with control harmonization, change control documentation, and downstream impact assessment.
- Translate business/system discussions into control requirements and support integration into the Technology Solutions Lifecycle.
- Execute testing activities related to control verification and IT implementation.
- Support risk assessments, audits, evidence collection, and preparation of review materials.
- Maintain high‑quality technical documentation and ensure compliance with Corporate and Divisional policies.
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years technical experience, or Master’s degree plus 4 years’ experience.
- Experience as a Business Systems Analyst or in technical engineering role.
- Experience with various regulatory control frameworks.
Key Skills
- Controls engineering & systems analysis
- Requirements gathering & documentation
- Data analysis & problem solving
- Testing/validation support
- Change control support
- Cross‑functional collaboration
- Attention to detail & strong communication
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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 atthe time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors includinggeographic 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 aparticular 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
- Bachelor's degree plus 5 years technical experience, or Master's degree plus 4 years' experience.
- Experience as a Business Systems Analyst or in a technical engineering role.
- Experience with various regulatory control frameworks.
- Controls engineering and systems analysis skills.
- Requirements gathering and documentation experience.
- Data analysis and problem solving skills.
- Testing/validation support experience.
- Change control support experience.
- Cross-functional collaboration experience.
- Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
AbbVie Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — 401(k) contributions include a dollar-for-dollar match up to 6% plus an additional annual company contribution tied to age and service. Company-paid life insurance and other financial protections further strengthen long-term security.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid leave programs include up to 12 weeks at 100% for parental leave and separate paid caregiver leave, with eligibility after six months where noted. Adoption and surrogacy reimbursements and family-building resources add further support.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage begins on day one with medical, dental, vision, mental health, and prescription benefits, and preventive care covered at 100%. Options such as HSAs/FSAs and coverage for spouses/domestic partners and children up to age 26 broaden accessibility.
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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.
