Scientist I, Analytical Operations Outsourcing

AbbVie Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking an experienced professional to manage outsourcing of analytical work in a GMP environment. The role coordinates internal teams with external providers, ensuring timely, compliant execution of analytical activities.

Applicants should have pharma experience (2+ years) and strong GMP knowledge, along with proficiency in MS Office and Power BI. This position supports global processes and cross-site collaboration within AbbVie’s networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; typically 5+ years experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry with exposure to analytical/formulation development and GMP.
• Strong knowledge of GMP requirements and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage outsourcing activities as the single point of contact for internal project teams, QA, operations, procurement and external providers.
• Coordinate, plan and monitor outsourced analytical work to external and internal service providers.
• End-to-end support of outsourced work packages from request to invoice verification within timelines and budget.
• Assist in monitoring service providers and identifying new external partners.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to quality

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Xand YouTube.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Manage outsourcing activities as the single point of contact for the internal project teams, QA, business operations, procurement and the external service provider.
• Coordinate, plan and monitor outsourced analytical work to external and internal service providers.
• Accompany outsourced analytical work packages from initial request over quote, contract, testing order, analyses related coordination to invoice verification to meet given timelines and budget.
• Support monitoring of service providers and the identification and qualification of new external partners.
• Author, verify and archive documents in a GMP environment
• Work with different areas towards a standardized, compliant, and effective global outsourcing process.
• Support with the management of investigations occurring at external and internal service providers
• Act as a change owner following the applicable CM process
• Provide the necessary QCC support for outsourced analytical work
• Develop/align local processes/workflows and GMP approaches within PDS&T LC and global processes in close cooperation with other PDS&T sites and partner organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 5years of experience, Master’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 5years of experience.
• Possess thorough theoretical and practical understanding of own scientific discipline.
• Minimum 2years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry with exposure to analytical and/or formulation development and expertise in GMP areas.
• Knowledge of GMP requirements and regulations.
• Is self-motivated, self-reliant, hard-working, and able to work in a fast-paced global environment
• Learns fast, grasps the essence and can change course quickly when indicated to manage and meet priorities and timelines
• Pays attention to quality and detail
• Brings good communication and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Is competent with software programs, including MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Power BI
• Has proven flexibility to deal with changing timelines and shifting work priorities.

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this roleat thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on manyfactors including geographiclocation,andwemay ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may bemodified in thefuture.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.

• This job is eligible toparticipate in our short-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount isearned, vested, anddeterminable.Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat areallocable to a particular employeeremains in the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodified at the Company’s sole and absolutediscretion, consistent withapplicable law.

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