Senior Scientist, Pharmacy I

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL, is seeking a Pharmacist for a role focused on IP handling, regulatory compliance, and accurate drug accountability within ACPRU.

The position requires a State-licensed pharmacist with relevant experience and the ability to manage multiple tasks under strict timelines while coordinating with AbbVie management and external partners.

Qualifications

• BS in Pharmacy with 5 years of experience, MS/equivalent 3 years, or PharmD with 1 year.
• Illinois Pharmacist license required.
• Demonstrated ability to learn, understand and master experimental techniques.
• Ability to multitask and meet aggressive timelines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate drug accountability: ensure IP-related records incl. receipt, preparation, retention samples, dispensing and return per USP, DEA and GCP.
• Ensure compliance to randomization schedule for blinded studies and verify study setup.
• Maintain inventory of pharmacy supplies and ancillary items (e.g., pumps, infusion sets, IV fluids).
• Support quality audits and regulatory inspections at ACPRU.
• Review SOPs, Work Instructions and business documents affecting ACPRU pharmacy operations.
• Review Protocols and input on study materials impacting ACPRU workflow across all phases.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws governing pharmacy operations.
• Communicate effectively with ACPRU staff, AbbVie management and external vendors.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Regulatory compliance

Time management

Education

BS in Pharmacy

MS or equivalent

PharmD

Job description

• Compensation: USD 96500 - USD 183500 - yearly

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 atwww.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn, Facebook ,Instagram ,X andYouTube.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Works closely with the ACPRU Investigational Pharmacist
• Maintain accurate drug accountability: Ensures IP-related clinical trial records including the receipt, preparation, retention samples, dispensing and return of IP are maintained per USP, DEA and GCP requirements. Ensure compliance to randomization schedule for blinded studies, responsible for verification of study set up. Ensure all pharmacy materials are available and of the appropriate quality and quantity throughout the execution of every study.
• Maintain accurate inventory of pharmacy supplies and ancillary supplies (e.g. rental pumps, infusion sets, IV fluids)
• Assist with supporting quality audits and regulatory inspections conducted at ACPRU
• Reviews SOPs, Work Instructions and Business Process documents pertaining to ACPRU pharmacy operations, including procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste and drugs
• Review protocols and provide input on study-specific materials and activities that impact ACPRU workflow.
• Review Dose Preparation Instructions and associated study records/templates. Including collaboration with Pharma Science and Device Development throughout all phases (0 to 4) of development at global sites.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and policies governing pharmacy operations
• Effectively communicates with ACPRU staff, AbbVie Management, and external vendors

Qualifications

• Experience:BS in Pharmacy with 5 year; MS or equivalent with 3 years; PharmD with 1 year
• Illinois Licensed Pharmacist
• Demonstrated ability to learn, understand and master experimental techniques
• Ability to multitask and work within aggressive timelines
• Ability to focus on the future and anticipate pharmacy operation needs

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.

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.