AbbVie · 11 hours ago
Senior Scientist, I Global Material and Parenteral Packaging Sciences
North Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$94K/yr - $178K/yr
4+ years expAbbVie is a company dedicated to discovering and delivering innovative medicines. They are seeking a highly skilled Senior Scientist to join their Global Material and Parenteral Packaging Science team, where the successful candidate will lead the development of Container Closure Systems for novel parenteral and biotechnological products.
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Responsibilities
Leverage deep technical expertise and available characterization data (force/torque, dimensional, material properties) to proactively identify, analyze and resolve key project hurdles and critical assumptions related to CCS design and integrity of new parenteral drug products, namely liquid drug preparations of biotechnological drugs in vials, pre-filled syringes and cartridges as well as lyophilizates
Identify and seize opportunities to investigate and incorporate novel CCS materials, components, or integrity technologies that align with the long-term strategy and enhance product stability and manufacturability. This includes actively contributing to the technical evaluation and implementation of CCIT methods and continuous improvement based on a holistic CCI strategy aligned to current regulatory requirements
Responsibility for development and validation of robust CCI methods according to GxP requirements, ensuring they are scientifically sound and fit-for-purpose across all phases of drug development
Technical support of the continuous landscaping programs for innovative CCS, including hands-on implementation and comprehensive characterization based on various CCI techniques
Initiate and drive strategic technical collaborations with AbbVie partner labs, external contract labs, and manufacturing sites to facilitate method transfer, technology adoption, and successful project delivery
Coordination of external suppliers for materials, equipment, and contract services needed to perform work
Authoring comprehensive, scientifically sound reports (e.g. lab reports, development reports or risk assessments) that could serve as critical source documents for authority submissions. Ensure all work is documented according to applicable GxP and internal procedural requirements
Take responsibility for transferring ownership and maintaining lab equipment. Ensure required maintenance schedule, proper documentation, and training new users
Mentoring and support for new colleagues and interns/contractors to build group expertise
Presentation of project data as well as SME topics in internal global teams and effectively communicate technical conclusions and strategic recommendations
Compliance with all relevant work safety requirements
Qualification
Required
Degree from an accredited University in pharmacy/biology/biotechnology/chemistry/process engineering/material sciences/physics or related areas
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and typically 10 years of experience, Master's Degree or equivalent education and typically 8 years of experience, PhD and typically 4 years of experience
Possesses thorough 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
Ability to work concurrently on multiple projects, work in teams, and manage priority conflicts
Excellent 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
Possess thorough theoretical and practical understanding of own scientific discipline
Preferred
Knowledge of CAD/3D printing and/or µCT analysis is an advantage
Benefits
Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
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
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$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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