Senior Peptide Process Engineer — Scale-Up & Tech Transfer

BioSpace; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Peptide Process Engineer to advance API manufacturing processes from development to commercialization. You will lead cross-functional teams, mentor scientists, and ensure safe, scalable, and compliant operations across late-stage development and tech transfer to manufacturing sites.

The role emphasizes driving innovation, collaborating with QA and regulatory functions, and delivering robust process improvements to support AbbVie's portfolio in immunology, oncology, and

Qualifications

• Requires advanced knowledge of chemical engineering concepts and process development.
• Experience translating lab-scale processes to manufacturing scale.
• Strong leadership and collaboration across QA, regulatory, and manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute process development strategies for peptide synthesis from development to commercialization.
• Lead technology transfer activities to manufacturing sites ensuring robust process performance.
• Mentor scientists and guide cross-functional teams toward project objectives.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems and risk assessments for major projects.
• Communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders and senior management.
• Drive process optimization to improve efficiency, yield, and product quality.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

PhD in Chemical Engineering

Job description

AbbVie is seeking a Peptide Process Engineer to advance API manufacturing processes from development to commercialization. You will lead cross-functional teams, mentor scientists, and ensure safe, scalable, and compliant operations across late-stage development and tech transfer to manufacturing sites.

The role emphasizes driving innovation, collaborating with QA and regulatory functions, and delivering robust process improvements to support AbbVie's portfolio in immunology, oncology, and