People. Passion. Possibilities. Three words that make a world of difference.
Welcome to AbbVie! As part of an international company with 50,000 employees worldwide and around 3,000 employees in Germany, you will have the opportunity of addressing some of tomorrows unmet medical needs in close collaboration with your colleagues. Are you passionate about improving global health care? Do you want to contribute to improving patients' quality of life through your expertise? In a challenging work environment that offers opportunities of developing and increasing your own skills? You’ve come to the right place!
Job DescriptionThe Senior MES Engineer will design, implement, and optimize Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions across AbbVie’s global manufacturing network, directly supporting the MES COE Lead’s strategic vision for digital transformation and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the MES COE Lead and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality MES solutions aligned with enterprise strategy and standards.
- Lead technical design, configuration, integration, and testing of MES applications for multiple manufacturing modalities and sites.
- Develop, document, and maintain MES best practices, playbooks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Lead Communities of Practice (COP) meetings across AbbVie’s processes and Champion template standardization and process simplification using advanced MES capabilities.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to MES engineers and collaborators.
- Support Adoption of New MES technology and digital transformation initiatives at the site and network levels.
- Analyse manufacturing processes and data to identify areas for MES-driven process improvement, automation, and harmonization.
- Ensure compliance with cGMP, regulatory requirements, and AbbVie’s ways of working in all MES engineering activities.
- Contribute to governance, technical documentation, and training programs for MES solutions.
- Support New Instance MES program delivery through Global Recipe Templates.
- Engage with internal and external partners (technology, automation, operations, IT) to support MES initiatives and continuous improvement.
- Responsible for delivering high-quality MES engineering solutions that achieve strategic and operational goals set by the COE Lead.
- Maintain high standards of process compliance and actively supports a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in MES operations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Science, IT, or related field.
- 3+ years experience with MES in pharmaceutical manufacturing, automation, or regulated environments.
- Solid understanding of digital manufacturing concepts, MES technology operation, and enterprise IT/OT integration.
- Experience with process improvement, system analysis, and technical documentation in multi-site/global environments.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams and communicate effectively across business and technology.
- Working knowledge of cGMP, pharma regulatory standards, and quality compliance.
- Experience with MES platforms preferably POMS Aquila
- Ability to train/mentor junior staff and contribute to knowledge sharing across the network.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills
Here's how we can move mountains together:
- with a diverse work environment where you can have a real impact
- with an open corporate culture
- with an attractive salary
- with an intensive onboarding process with a mentor at your side
- with flexible work models for a healthy work-life balance
- with a corporate health management that offers comprehensive health and exercise programs
- with company social benefits
- with a wide range of career opportunities in an international organization
- with top-tier, attractive development opportunities
- with a strong international network
Multiple times, we have been globally recognized as a "Great Place to Work" and we are proud to provide our employees with the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance. We take our impact on the environment and our communities seriously and therefore focus on giving something back on a regular basis. We are committed to equality, equity, diversity and inclusion (EED&I) – a commitment that is fundamental to us. This includes appreciating different perspectives, creating an inclusive culture and treating all employees with dignity and respect.
At AbbVie, your individual contributions count – help us move mountains together. Be a part of our success, grow with us and accomplish more than you could have imagined. Sounds like the perfect career opportunity for you? We look forward to receiving your application! All you need is a complete CV – we will discuss everything else with you in person.
Any questions? Feel free to email as at [email protected] – we look forward to hearing from you!
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 in Software Engineering, Science, IT, or related field
- 3+ years experience with MES in pharmaceutical manufacturing, automation, or regulated environments
- Experience with MES platforms
- Experience with POMS Aquila
- Solid understanding of digital manufacturing concepts and MES technology operation
- Experience with enterprise IT/OT integration
- Experience with process improvement, system analysis, and technical documentation in multi-site/global environments
- Working knowledge of cGMP, pharma regulatory standards, and quality compliance
- Ability to train/mentor junior staff and contribute to knowledge sharing
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams and communicate effectively
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 — 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.
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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.
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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.
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.
