2027 Operations Development Program

AbbVie; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Short-term incentive programs

Job summary

AbbVie’s Operations Development Program (ODP) is a global, full-time, three-year rotational leadership program for early-career engineers and scientists. Through three 12-month rotations, participants gain broad exposure to operations, build capabilities, and contribute to hands-on projects, with first placements across Manufacturing, Quality, Product Development, or Supply Chain.

Locations include Worcester, MA, as well as Branchburg NJ, Irvine CA, Lake County IL, and Waco TX.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in university and completing final year in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree completed before start date.
• Minimum of one internship or co-op.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership through activities or work experience.
• Mobility required; at least one assignment at a U.S. Operations plant and rotations across sites.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strong problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry / Chemical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or related field

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 peoples’ 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

Operations Development Program:

AbbVie's Operations Development Program (ODP) is a global, full-time, three-year rotational leadership development program for early-career engineers and scientists. Through three diverse and challenging 12-month rotations, ODP members gain broad exposure to AbbVie Operations, build functional and leadership capabilities, contribute to hands‑on projects, and prepare for future operations leadership opportunities at AbbVie.

Assignment rotations may include opportunities in the following areas:

• Manufacturing, Engineering, and Contract Manufacturing
• Quality
• Product Development, Science & Technology
• Supply Chain

Locations:

Program members will be placed in one of the following U.S. locations for their first rotation.

• Branchburg, New Jersey
• Irvine, California
• Lake County, Illinois
• Waco, Texas
• Worcester, Massachusetts

Mobility is a key component of this program. Program members will work in at least two AbbVie locations during the program and will be assigned their first location and rotation based on business needs. Depending on the assignment, program members may also have the opportunity to travel as part of their rotational experience.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in university and completing final year of studies in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Completion of bachelor’s degree prior to the intended full‑time start date.
• Minimum of one internship or co‑op completed.
• Must demonstrate leadership skills through extracurricular activities, projects, work experience, or other relevant experiences.
• Mobility is a key requirement. Program members must complete at least one assignment at a U.S. Operations plant and rotate to different sites based on business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong problem‑solving skills with excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Outstanding interpersonal, leadership, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively, adapt to change, bring forward innovative ideas, take initiative, and act with integrity.

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our short‑term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

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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