AbbVie · 4 days ago
2026 Quality Assurance & Compliance Intern (Graduate)
North Chicago, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$59K/yr - $100K/yr
Start in 2026 SummerAbbVie is a pharmaceutical and medical device company focused on discovering and delivering innovative medicines. The QA & Compliance Intern will support the R&D Quality Assurance & Compliance team in ensuring that clinical research and operations meet regulatory requirements and internal standards, while also contributing to quality process improvements and compliance objectives.
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Responsibilities
Independently review complex clinical trial and regulatory documents for compliance with regulatory standards and internal quality requirements
Contribute to the design, optimization, and continuous improvement of quality processes and systems within R&D
Analyze quality metrics, interpret data trends, and prepare informative summaries or reports for the team and drive analytics and AI programs
Take an active role in drafting, updating, and reviewing standard operating procedures (SOPs) with attention to regulatory context and process effectiveness
Participate directly in audit preparation, execution, and post-audit follow-up, including drafting sections of audit reports as appropriate
Lead or co-lead assigned projects or process improvement initiatives under supervision
Collaborate cross-functionally with clinical, regulatory, and operational teams to advance quality and compliance objectives
Mentor or support undergraduate interns when applicable, sharing best practices and knowledge
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a Master's degree in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, computer sciences, life sciences (e.g., biology, biochemistry), bioengineering, biomedical engineering, public health, clinical research, regulatory affairs, biomedical sciences, nursing, health sciences, or other related degrees
Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship
Expected graduation date between December 2026 – June 2027
Preferred
Completed coursework in quality or compliance
Benefits
Competitive pay
Relocation support for eligible students
Select wellness benefits and paid holiday / sick time
Company
AbbVie
AbbVie is a biopharmaceutical company focused on immunology, oncology, neuroscience, virology, and aesthetics. It is a sub-organization of AbbVie.
Founded in 2013
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15B2024-02-27Post Ipo Debt· $15B
2023-03-08Post Ipo Equity· $0.25M
2012-12-20IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Michael
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Micah Bregman
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