Senior Process & Project Engineer (Biologics)

Quality Control Specialist - Pest Control; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in life sciences seeks a Quality Control Specialist to oversee the design and optimization of chemical/biological processes. The role demands strong technical expertise, particularly in cGMP environments and biologics, alongside leadership capabilities. Join us to make a substantial impact on operational efficiency and quality standards.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of relevant experience, including 3-4 years in biologics.
• Strong technical knowledge with hands-on experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech facility.
• Knowledge of cGMP is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, operate, and optimize chemical/biological processes.
• Lead commissioning and qualification efforts of process equipment.
• Manage modifications and troubleshoot existing processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Engineering

Job description

Company 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 - immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and TikTok.

Job Description

Purpose

• Responsible for design, operation, and optimization of chemical/biologic processes.
• Coordinate and deliver projects, actively leading the integration of technical activities with operations, including providing technical support to ongoing operations.
• Analyze new processes and evaluate them to assess needs and feasibility of their introduction into the existing facility.

Major Responsibilities

• Responsible for design, operation, control, and optimization of chemical/biological processes.
• Lead commissioning and qualification efforts of process equipment and associated systems.
• Design, install, and commission new production units, monitor modifications and upgrades, and troubleshoot existing processes.
• Improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards.
• In a cGMP environment, lead modifications and changes to processes and equipment, troubleshoot, investigate deviations, and complete corrective and preventative actions.
• Propose and evaluate modifications to equipment, processes, and operations to enhance safety, efficiency, and company goals.
• Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs, and changeovers.
• Seek avenues to improve operational efficiency benefiting AbbVie in Singapore.
• Develop specifications for process equipment and assist in FAT/SAT for new build-outs.
• Participate and lead investigations related to manufacturing process issues.
• Develop and implement systems to ensure optimal process operation, output quality, and supply needs.
• Provide operational support for manufacturing systems used in API and biologic products.
• Serve as a key contact and SME for investigations into utility excursions and deviations, providing resources for fixes.
• Supervise engineers and guide technical issues daily.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Engineering.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience, including 3-4 years in biologics.

Experience

• Knowledge of cGMP is highly preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge with hands-on experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech facility.
• Experience in start-ups, commissioning, and qualification of process systems in an operational plant is a plus.

Skills

• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to lead teams, including external contractors.
• Excellent team player committed to common goals.

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity.html

Applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation can learn more at: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html