Associate Director, Process Engineering - Drug Product

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL seeks a Principal Research Scientist I/II or Associate Director, Process Engineering to advance drug product development. You will lead synthetic molecule candidates from concept to commercial‑ready processes, and may guide teams at the Associate Director level.

You will master drug product manufacturing platforms and translate bench‑scale breakthroughs into pilot plant reality, driving technical leadership and innovation across the organization.

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.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science related field

Master's Degree Science or PharmD

PhD in Science or related field

Job description

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL seeks a Principal Research Scientist I/II or Associate Director, Process Engineering to advance drug product development. You will lead synthetic molecule candidates from concept to commercial‑ready processes, and may guide teams at the Associate Director level.

You will master drug product manufacturing platforms and translate bench‑scale breakthroughs into pilot plant reality, driving technical leadership and innovation across the organization.