Principal Manager, CMC External Manufacturing – cGMP & CRO

AbbVie Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 148,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. in North Chicago, IL seeks a Principal Manager, CMC External Manufacturing for onsite leadership five days a week.

The role requires a PhD in chemistry or related field (or MS with significant relevant experience) and involves managing CRO/CDMO manufacturing, ensuring compliance, and driving scale-up strategies. The position includes leading supplier reviews, supporting regulatory filings, and coordinating with cross-functional teams, with a comprehensive benefits package and salary

Qualifications

• Experience presenting scientific material to peers, stakeholders and senior management.
• Supporting reaction optimization and developing scale-up protocols.
• Managing research proposals and research projects; delivering publications and talks.

Responsibilities

• Manage DS/DP cGMP manufacturing and oversight at CRO/CDMO and external budget.
• Ensure CRO/CDMO compliance with quality, finance, ethics, and regulatory standards.
• Lead supplier review activities and conduct site visits for diligence and audits.
• Stay updated on pipeline needs for CMC supply chain planning and regulatory filings.

Skills

Scientific presentations

Scale-up protocols

Proposal management

Publications & presentations

Education

PhD in Chemistry/related field

MS in Chemistry/related field

Job description

AbbVie Inc. in North Chicago, IL seeks a Principal Manager, CMC External Manufacturing for onsite leadership five days a week.

The role requires a PhD in chemistry or related field (or MS with significant relevant experience) and involves managing CRO/CDMO manufacturing, ensuring compliance, and driving scale-up strategies. The position includes leading supplier reviews, supporting regulatory filings, and coordinating with cross-functional teams, with a comprehensive benefits package and salary