Scientist, II PDS&T (24 month Contract)

AbbVie Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in Kentucky, United States is seeking a highly qualified scientist/engineer to own formulation development, process optimization, and technology transfers. You will plan and execute lab studies, perform parenteral drug product activities, and analyze data to support high-quality medicines.

Collaboration with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams is essential. The role emphasizes GMP compliance, data integrity, and ongoing improvements in sterile manufacturing and parenteral

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Pharmaceutical Science, Biotechnology, Chemical/Process Engineering, Drug Discovery & Development, or a related field.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or regulated lab environments.
• Experience planning and executing scientific experiments independently.
• Knowledge of GMP/GxP, quality systems, validation concepts, and data integrity.
• Experience with sterile manufacturing or parenteral technologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute laboratory studies to support formulation development and scale-up.
• Perform parenteral drug product activities including compounding, filtration, and filling.
• Analyze data, identify trends, troubleshoot, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Author and review technical documents, protocols, reports, and batch records.
• Support lab start-up activities, equipment qualification, and facility readiness.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to evaluate equipment and systems.
• Lead or contribute to investigations, risk assessments, change controls, and problem-solving.
• Ensure GMP, quality, data integrity, and safety requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement, digitalization, and knowledge-sharing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Data interpretation

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Education

Pharmaceutical Science

Biotechnology

Chemical or Process Engineering

Drug Discovery & Development

Other relevant scientific or engineering discipline

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, X and YouTube.

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative, science-driven environment where you'll have ownership of projects, solve complex technical challenges, and contribute to delivering high-quality medicines that make a difference to patients worldwide.

What You'll Do

As part of our team, you will:

• Design, plan, and execute laboratory studies to support formulation development, process optimization, scale-up activities, and technology transfers.
• Perform and support parenteral drug product activities including compounding, filtration, and filling operations.
• Analyze and interpret scientific data, identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Author and review technical documents, protocols, reports, procedures, and batch records.
• Support laboratory start-up activities, equipment qualification, and facility readiness in collaboration with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams.
• Work with internal stakeholders and external vendors to evaluate and improve equipment, systems, and technologies.
• Lead or contribute to investigations, risk assessments, change controls, and problem-solving initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, quality, data integrity, and safety requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement, digitalization, and knowledge-sharing initiatives across the team.

Qualifications

Education

You will hold a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in:

• Pharmaceutical Science
• Biotechnology
• Chemical or Process Engineering
• Drug Discovery & Development
• Or another relevant scientific or engineering discipline

Experience

You will have experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, technical operations, manufacturing, or regulated laboratory environment.

Level will be determined based on experience:

• Bachelor's Degree: typically 5-7+ years' relevant experience
• Master's Degree: typically 3-5+ years' relevant experience
• PhD: typically 1-2+ years' relevant experience

You'll also bring:

• Experience planning and executing scientific experiments independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Knowledge of GMP/GxP requirements, quality systems, validation concepts, and data integrity principles.
• Experience with sterile manufacturing, aseptic processing, filtration, formulation development, lyophilization, or related parenteral technologies would be an advantage.
• A proven ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional project teams.

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html

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