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 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.
- 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
Ownership & Accountability:
- Responsible for delivering high-quality MES engineering solutions that achieve strategic and operational goals set by the COE Lead.
- Maintains high standards of process compliance and actively supports a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in MES operations.
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 a related field
- 3 or more years of experience with MES in pharmaceutical manufacturing, automation, or regulated environments
- 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 or global environments
- Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across multidisciplinary business and technology teams
- Working knowledge of cGMP, pharmaceutical regulatory standards, and quality compliance
- Experience with MES platforms, preferably POMS Aquila
- Ability to train and mentor junior staff and contribute to knowledge sharing
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills
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.
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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.
