Principal Peptide Process Engineer - Development

BioSpace

North Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

40 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
401(k) plan
Paid time off
Long-term incentive programs

Job summary

AbbVie seeks a senior Process Engineer to drive peptide synthesis processes from development to commercialization in a late-stage API environment. You will lead scale-up, ensure safe operation, and coordinate cross-functional teams across quality, regulatory, and manufacturing.

The role emphasizes identifying improvement opportunities, translating lab results to manufacturing, and mentoring scientific staff while collaborating with global sites to ensure robust process transfer and lifecycle

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering (or related field) with significant related work experience.
  • Proven ability to innovate with a history of new or improved product releases.
  • Experience leading process development and scale-up activities for pharmaceutical APIs.

Responsibilities

  • Develops and executes strategies for process development and scale-up from lab to manufacturing.
  • Lead cross-functional technology transfer and collaboration with quality and regulatory functions.
  • Oversee design, implementation, and optimization of peptide synthesis manufacturing processes.
  • Mentor and guide scientific personnel; communicate results to leadership and external stakeholders.

Skills

Process engineering leadership
API manufacturing experience
Peptide processes knowledge
Cross-functional collaboration
Technical troubleshooting
Publications & patents
Verbal & written communication
Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
PhD in Chemical Engineering or related field

Job description

AbbVie seeks a senior Process Engineer to drive peptide synthesis processes from development to commercialization in a late-stage API environment. You will lead scale-up, ensure safe operation, and coordinate cross-functional teams across quality, regulatory, and manufacturing.

The role emphasizes identifying improvement opportunities, translating lab results to manufacturing, and mentoring scientific staff while collaborating with global sites to ensure robust process transfer and lifecycle

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