Biologics Tech Operations Scientist - Process Excellence

AbbVie; Westport; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in Ireland is seeking an Biologics Technical Operations Scientist to provide advanced technical leadership and program management for biologics manufacturing on site. You will sustain existing products, resolve complex technical challenges, ensure regulatory and quality compliance, and drive continuous improvement across the manufacturing lifecycle.

Responsibilities include leading production teams to optimize processes, guiding tech transfer and scale-up, implementing robust process

Qualifications

• Typically 3 years of experience in biologics manufacturing with a Bachelor's
• Typically 2 years of experience with a Master's
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and deliver on schedule

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical leadership to optimize process performance and equipment reliability.
• Lead process development activities including tech transfer and scale-up to plant equipment.
• Develop and implement process controls to optimize commercial manufacturing processes.
• Design and refine process control for continuous improvement of existing processes.
• Manage process improvement projects from initiation through execution with scope, timeline, budget, and quality.
• Uphold all EHS standards and promote a culture of safety and compliance.
• Lead root cause analyses for process non-conformances and develop CAPAs.
• Design and execute pilot-scale DOE studies to generate development packages for technical decisions.
• Provide technical support for commissioning and validation across projects.
• Ensure compliance with corporate, divisional and regulatory requirements

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Chemical/Process Engineering or related

Master's degree or equivalent in Chemical/Process Engineering or related

Job description

AbbVie in Ireland is seeking an Biologics Technical Operations Scientist to provide advanced technical leadership and program management for biologics manufacturing on site. You will sustain existing products, resolve complex technical challenges, ensure regulatory and quality compliance, and drive continuous improvement across the manufacturing lifecycle.

Responsibilities include leading production teams to optimize processes, guiding tech transfer and scale-up, implementing robust process