Quality Operations (Bio) Trainee - Attach and Train Program

Allergan; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Singapore invites applications for the Attach & Train Programme, a 15-month structured training path designed to develop skills in quality operations for a regulated biopharmaceutical environment.

As a Training & Document Control Trainee you will work with seasoned professionals, gaining hands-on experience across material control, batch documentation, and product release activities while meeting GxP, quality and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science (e.g., Biology or Chemistry) or related field; fresh graduates welcome.
• Familiarity with GxP, quality systems, and quality risk management is a plus.
• Exposure to SAP and TrackWise is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support Quality Operations activities to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and GxP.
• Review incoming material inspection packages, batch records, and QA activities under supervision.
• Assist with release of materials and finished product batches under guidance of QA professionals.
• Participate in investigations related to non-conformances, root-cause analysis, and CAPA implementation.
• Assist with quality data trending and participate in Kaizen and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Support change-management activities and cross-functional risk assessments with global teams.
• Participate in Product Quality Reviews and quality-system implementation projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning

Organisational skills

Verbal and written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or related field

Tools

SAP

TrackWise

Job description

Company Description

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 Description

The Attach & Train Programme is a structured talent development programme designed to build skilled talent for Singapore’s advanced biomedical manufacturing sector through practical, industry-based training that develops the technical skills and capabilities needed to support the industry’s current and future workforce needs.

As a Training & Document Control Trainee, you will work alongside experienced professionals during a 15-month structured training programme. You will support Quality Operations activities to help ensure that manufacturing and production processes meet AbbVie quality, operational, and compliance requirements.

Due to the nature of the programme and its eligibility requirements, applicants must be Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents.

What You’ll Do

• Support Quality Operations activities across manufacturing, warehouse, engineering, and QC areas to help ensure compliance with approved company policies, procedures, and GxP requirements.
• Assist with the review of incoming material inspection packages, batch records, manufacturing logs, line-clearance activities, and Quality Logs, including QA Hold and QA tag-out activities.
• Support the release of incoming materials, in-process materials, and finished product batches under the guidance of experienced Quality professionals.
• Participate in investigations related to non-conformances in materials, QC testing, manufacturing processes, warehousing, or products, including root-cause analysis and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) implementation.
• Assist with quality data trending, identify potential quality or compliance risks, and contribute to continuous-improvement and Kaizen initiatives.
• Develop knowledge of change management by supporting cross-functional risk assessments, change-control activities, and coordination with global Quality teams.
• Participate in Annual Product Quality Reviews, Product Quality Assurance activities, quality-system implementation, new product introduction, and operational-excellence projects.

What You’ll Learn

• Practical manufacturing Quality experience through exposure to material controls, batch documentation, production-floor oversight, and product release activities in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
• Core investigation and compliance skills by supporting deviation investigations, root-cause analysis, CAPAs, quality risk management, and change-control processes.
• Cross-functional collaboration and continuous-improvement skills by partnering with Manufacturing, QC, Engineering, Warehouse, and Quality teams to identify opportunities to strengthen site processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science (e.g., Biology or Chemistry), Pharmacy, Engineering, or a related discipline. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Internship, project, or work experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical Quality, Compliance, or GxP environments is a plus.
• Familiarity with GxP requirements, quality systems, quality risk management, and standards applicable to APIs and biologics.
• Exposure to SAP and TrackWise is a plus.
• Strong analytical, planning, and organisational skills, with attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Highly motivated, adaptable, and committed to maintaining high standards of quality, integrity, and compliance.

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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