Scientist, II PDS&T (24 month Contract)

AbbVie; Westport; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a scientifically driven professional to own projects in a lab-driven environment. You will design and execute studies to support formulation development, scale-up, and technology transfers, while ensuring GMP compliance and data integrity.

You will perform parenteral drug product activities and collaborate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to drive continuous improvement and successful technology transfers across the site in Ireland.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in a relevant scientific/engineering discipline.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech environments with regulated lab operations.
• Knowledge of GMP/GxP requirements and data integrity principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute lab studies for formulation development and process optimization.
• Support parenteral drug product activities including compounding, filtration, and filling.
• Analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Prepare and review technical documents and batch records.
• Support equipment qualification and facility readiness with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve equipment and systems.
• Lead or support investigations, risk assessments, and change controls.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, quality, and safety requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement, digitalization, and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Data interpretation

Collaboration

Attention to GMP

Education

Pharmaceutical Science

Biotechnology

Chemical or Process Engineering

Drug Discovery & Development

Other relevant scientific discipline

Tools

Sterile manufacturing

Aseptic processing

Filtration

Lyophilization

Job description

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 Description

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative, science-driven environment where you'll have ownership of projects, solve complex technical challenges, and contribute to delivering high-quality medicines that make a difference to patients worldwide.

What You'll Do

As part of our team, you will:

• Design, plan, and execute laboratory studies to support formulation development, process optimization, scale-up activities, and technology transfers.
• Perform and support parenteral drug product activities including compounding, filtration, and filling operations.
• Analyze and interpret scientific data, identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Author and review technical documents, protocols, reports, procedures, and batch records.
• Support laboratory start-up activities, equipment qualification, and facility readiness in collaboration with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams.
• Work with internal stakeholders and external vendors to evaluate and improve equipment, systems, and technologies.
• Lead or contribute to investigations, risk assessments, change controls, and problem-solving initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, quality, data integrity, and safety requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement, digitalization, and knowledge-sharing initiatives across the team.

Qualifications

Education

You will hold a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in:

• Pharmaceutical Science
• Biotechnology
• Chemical or Process Engineering
• Drug Discovery & Development
• Or another relevant scientific or engineering discipline

Experience

You will have experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, technical operations, manufacturing, or regulated laboratory environment.

Level will be determined based on experience:

• Bachelor's Degree: typically 5-7+ years' relevant experience
• Master's Degree: typically 3-5+ years' relevant experience
• PhD: typically 1-2+ years' relevant experience

You'll also bring:

• Experience planning and executing scientific experiments independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Knowledge of GMP/GxP requirements, quality systems, validation concepts, and data integrity principles.
• Experience with sterile manufacturing, aseptic processing, filtration, formulation development, lyophilization, or related parenteral technologies would be an advantage.
• A proven ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional project teams.

Additional Information

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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