Senior Principal Engineer, Pharma Process & Tech Leader

BioSpace; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL is seeking an experienced engineer to lead cross‑functional technical workstreams and drive program outcomes by developing actionable methods and analyses across the lifecycle. You will design site‑level processes, define operating ranges and acceptance criteria, and oversee optimization and documentation efforts.

A strong background in pharmaceutical manufacturing, engineering standards, and leadership is essential for success.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical engineering required.
• 8+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical formulation.
• Knowledge of engineering standards.
• Strong leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Excellent communication skills with layers of management.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical workstreams and advise on complex technical decisions and risks.
• Design site-level processes with operating ranges and acceptance criteria.
• Head process improvement and coordinate trial execution with production.
• Conduct process validation, troubleshooting, and document corrective actions.
• Establish technical standards for process documentation and change control.
• Guide engineers through decision sessions and track actions to closure.
• Deliver high-quality technical outputs and communicate progress to stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL is seeking an experienced engineer to lead cross‑functional technical workstreams and drive program outcomes by developing actionable methods and analyses across the lifecycle. You will design site‑level processes, define operating ranges and acceptance criteria, and oversee optimization and documentation efforts.

A strong background in pharmaceutical manufacturing, engineering standards, and leadership is essential for success.