AbbVie · 22 hours ago
Scientist, II - Global Material and Parenteral Packaging Sciences
North Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$82K/yr - $158K/yr
5+ years expAbbVie is a company dedicated to discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions. They are seeking a Scientist II to join their Global Material and Parenteral Packaging Science team to develop Container Closure Systems for novel parenteral and biotechnological products, ensuring compliance with GxP requirements and driving innovation in packaging solutions.
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Responsibilities
Planning, preparation, execution and evaluation of experiments for development of container closure systems of new parenteral drug products, namely liquid drug preparations of biotechnological drugs in vials, pre-filled syringes and cartridges as well as lyophilizates
Subject matter expert for the technical evaluation and implementation of CCI methods as well as continuous improvement based on a holistic CCI strategy and current regulatory requirements
Responsibility for development and validation of CCI methods according to GxP requirements
Responsibility for transferring ownership and maintaining lab equipment. Ensure required maintenance schedule, proper documentation, and training new users
Technical support of the continuous landscaping programs for innovative CCS, including implementation and characterization based on various CCI techniques
Initiating and driving collaborations with AbbVie partner labs and/or external labs and manufacturing sites
Coordination of suppliers for materials, equipment, and services needed to perform work
Documentation of all work according to applicable GxP and internal procedural requirements
Authoring comprehensive, scientifically sound reports, e.g. lab reports, development reports or risk assessments that could serve as source documents for authority submissions
Mentoring and support for new colleagues and interns/contractors
Presentation of project data as well as SME topics in internal global teams
Compliance with all relevant work safety requirements
Qualification
Required
BS or equivalent education with typically 7 or more years of experience or MS or equivalent education with typically 5 or more years of experience
Demonstrated ability to independently design, execute and interpret critical experiments to answer scientific questions
Demonstrated ability to learn, understand and master new experimental techniques
Ability to multitask and work within timelines
Demonstrated scientific writing skills and strong verbal communication skills
Preferred
Degree from an accredited University in pharmacy/biology/biotechnology/chemistry/process engineering/material sciences/physics or related areas
Good technical and scientific understanding of parenteral drug product development and CCI test methods
Understanding of relevant scientific literature and ability to apply theoretical framework to solving problems within their scientific discipline in a timely manner
Scientific expertise in statistical data analysis
Knowledge of CAD/3D printing and/or µCT analysis is an advantage
Ability to work concurrently on multiple projects, work in teams, and manage priority conflicts
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to establish comprehensive scientific and project related documentation
Ability to communicate CCI strategies and content to broad audiences internally and externally
Strong motivation and proactive approach to lab responsibilities
Benefits
Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Short-term incentive programs
Company
AbbVie
AbbVie is a biopharmaceutical company focused on immunology, oncology, neuroscience, virology, and aesthetics. It is a sub-organization of AbbVie.
10001+ employees
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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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