Biotech Manufacturing Tech Lead & Process Improvement

Allergan; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Technical SME & Project Lead to join the Core 1 Manufacturing team. You will provide technical expertise across manufacturing processes and technologies, supporting new products, optimizing operations, and resolving day-to-day technical challenges in a regulated setting.

You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Validation, Technical Services and global teams, driving improvements in reliability, efficiency, and product quality across

Qualifications

• A third-level qualification in a STEM discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Typically 2–5 years of relevant experience in a technical or manufacturing role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional project teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Operations point of contact for site projects involving new technologies or products and upgrade of existing equipment and processes.
• Provide technical support for day-to-day manufacturing queries, including support for change controls and CAPAs.
• Lead or support process improvement initiatives focused on manufacturing reliability, efficiency, quality, and cost reduction.
• Provide technical expertise for sterilization processes, including: Filtration, Steam sterilization, Ethylene Oxide (ETO), Gamma sterilization.
• Support manual and automated cleaning processes to ensure regulatory and quality compliance.
• Provide technical support for depyrogenation processes and effective removal of pyrogens from components.
• Support lyophilization processes, including freeze-drying and vacuum-drying operations.
• Provide technical expertise for Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP) sterilization within cleanroom environments.
• Support the design of facilities and utilities relevant to manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance and operational suitability.
• Act as a technical authority for aseptic processing, including vial, cartridge, and syringe filling operations.
• Contribute technical expertise to risk assessments and process evaluations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions that improve manufacturing performance and product quality.
• Ensure new technologies and products meet regulatory, quality, safety, and operational requirements and can be integrated into existing processes.
• Support departmental initiatives relating to safety, training, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in recruitment activities and relevant interview panels when required.
• Travel occasionally to support project work and collaboration with other subject matter experts.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Independent work

Technical expertise

Education

STEM degree or equivalent

Job description

AbbVie is seeking a Technical SME & Project Lead to join the Core 1 Manufacturing team. You will provide technical expertise across manufacturing processes and technologies, supporting new products, optimizing operations, and resolving day-to-day technical challenges in a regulated setting.

You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Validation, Technical Services and global teams, driving improvements in reliability, efficiency, and product quality across