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 DescriptionResponsible for the management of Production projects including the introduction of new projects and technology into Production, and Manufacturing Improvement. Works in concert with peers or senior staff in other departments to meet project timelines. Responsible for tracking the transfer, implementation and monitoring of projects. Uses SAP, LIMS, PI, and other systems, programs, and databases to input, verify, monitor and analyze pertinent data. Able to identify opportunities for improvement of manufacturing and business processes. Proposes, plans and facilitates the implementation of improvement solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Transfers methods into Production instructions to allow for successful performance of scheduled campaigns.
- Schedules work tasks, without assistance, to support project and campaign timelines.
- Drafts broad scope and complexity documents. Circulates the documents to reviewers and without assistance responds to comments and questions. Manages document review and approval to meet project timelines.
- Directs changeover activities with limited assistance.
- Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
- Tracks ongoing problems and gathers information for analysis. Uses analysis to develop solutions to broad-level problems. Presents potential solutions to management and senior personnel, and with limited assistance creates an implementation plan.
- Evaluates data for trends, which may impact other systems, projects, or areas.
- Applies knowledge, experience, and technical skills to understand production objectives and evaluate potential changes, implement production initiatives. Executes systems and procedures efficiently and compliantly and evaluates systems for improvement potential. Develops and uses standard practices to ensure inter-group consistency.
- Works cross-functionally to enhance systems that improve Good Manufacturing Practice compliance.
- Full availability for rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Bachelor’s Degree Engineer (Chemical Engineering, preferred) or equivalent required.
- At least eight (8) years’ experience in all aspects of manufacturing and production processes (biological or pharmaceutical experience, preferred).
- Knowledge of media and buffer preparation, cell culture, and purification of biological drugs is required; Computer and scheduling expertise; In-depth knowledge of safety, quality systems and Good Manufacturing Practices required; Expertise with and continuous improvement of, tech transfer process; Adeptness with equipment, facilities validation, and regulatory filings; Significant functional group management.
- Must be flexible to handle multiple tasks including ability to handle pressure in a professional and positive manner; Effectively works in a team environment; Maintains high level of energy and professionalism on the job; Build effective working relationships with customers, co-workers, cross-functioned groups, and management; Proactively and effectively participates in the continuous improvement process.
- Uses problem solving skills when working on complex problems, where analysis of situations requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors.
- Uses discretion and exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Reports to a manager or higher.
- Coordinates the completion of programs and projects. Decisions, recommendations and actions are essential to the development of suite schedules and personnel allocation.
- Provides technical direction and training to less senior personnel; Coordinates activities of sub-group and actively works with other sub-groups. Acts as advisor to unit or sub-unit becomes actively involved as required. Provides technical direction and training to less senior personnel. Participates in technical investigations and provides on the floor technical expertise; Provides a motivational and team building atmosphere. Acts as a mentor.
- Frequently interacts with subordinates or functional peer groups at various management levels. Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects, schedules, etc. Regularly discusses progress, problems, and proposed solutions with colleagues and senior personnel.
- Detailed understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices as applied to equipment and process steps in area of responsibility. Able to make recommendations for improved compliance at plant level. In-depth knowledge of pertinent regulatory filings. Uses knowledge to prevent problems with regulatory authorities.
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
- Full availability for rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering (preferred).
- At least eight (8) years' experience in manufacturing and production processes.
- Biological or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience (preferred).
- Knowledge of media and buffer preparation, cell culture, and purification of biological drugs.
- In-depth knowledge of safety, quality systems, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Expertise with tech transfer processes and continuous improvement.
- Experience with equipment and facilities validation and regulatory filings.
- Computer and scheduling expertise (experience with SAP, LIMS, PI).
- Significant functional group management and leadership experience.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, work under pressure, and strong problem-solving skills.
- Experience providing technical direction and training to less senior personnel.
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.
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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.
AbbVie Insights
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.
