Associate Director, Drug Product Process Engineering

Allergan; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL is seeking a Principal Research Scientist I/II or Associate Director, Process Engineering to translate solid science into scalable drug product manufacturing. You will lead early-phase development for synthetic molecules, drive bench-to-pilot scale-up, and partner with CMC teams to align with commercial manufacturing sites.

At the Associate Director level, you may provide technical leadership and people management across the Process Engineering function while shaping

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science related field with 16 years of related work; Master’s Degree Science or PharmD with 14 years of related work; PhD in Science or related field with 8 years of related work experience.
• Proven ability to innovate with a history of new or improved product releases.
• Interacts well with diverse groups within function and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external collaborators.

Responsibilities

• Lead drug product manufacturing process early phase development for synthetic molecule development candidates within the AbbVie pipeline.
• Collaborate with development CMC teams to ensure manufacturing processes are aligned with intended commercial manufacturing sites.
• Advance scientific expertise within the function — mentoring peers and influencing senior leadership with your expert insights; at the Associate Director level, this includes providing technical leadership and, where applicable, direct oversight/management of team members.
• Drive the development of technologies and scientific innovations that expand AbbVie's small molecule formulation capabilities.
• Partner cross-functionally to build strategies that directly power AbbVie's drug discovery and development programs; at the Associate Director level, help shape department- and function-level strategy in partnership with senior leadership.
• Champion compliance with AbbVie's safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Innovation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science

Master’s degree or PharmD

PhD in Science or related field

Job description

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL is seeking a Principal Research Scientist I/II or Associate Director, Process Engineering to translate solid science into scalable drug product manufacturing. You will lead early-phase development for synthetic molecules, drive bench-to-pilot scale-up, and partner with CMC teams to align with commercial manufacturing sites.

At the Associate Director level, you may provide technical leadership and people management across the Process Engineering function while shaping