Senior Scientist, Parenteral Drug Product Development

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 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.