Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie Company · 2 days ago
Senior Principal Research Engineer - Combination Product Development
North Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$156K/yr - $296K/yr
10+ years expAllergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie Company, is focused on innovative drug delivery systems within their therapeutic, eye care, and aesthetics portfolios. In this senior role, you will lead a global team to develop robust drug delivery platforms, ensuring safety and effectiveness while driving multidisciplinary innovation through strategic execution.
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Responsibilities
Lead multi-site verification and testing strategies aligned with functional and scientific goals, collaborating across disciplines to integrate device and drug-product development
Develop, harmonize, and streamline phase-appropriate verification and testing methodologies across AbbVie’s delivery device portfolio. This also includes application of US and global applicable standards (ISO, AAMI, TIR, etc) in defining verification strategies
Lead the Verification team: document and clarify roles and responsibilities within DCPD and across the broader organization
Foster functional expertise by providing mentorship, training, and expert guidance to team members and leadership, while evaluating business challenges and ensuring alignment with DCPD goals
Advance scientific knowledge by sharing insights, enabling organizational achievement, and advising on current and emerging issues
Ensure compliance and quality in accordance with AbbVie policies through careful project planning, early risk assessment, and robust fallback strategies
Identify and integrate emerging scientific and technological trends from internal and external sources to inform functional objectives and advance cross-discipline technology initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a science-related field with typically 18+ years of relevant experience; Master's/PharmD with 16+ years; or PhD in a relevant science field with 10+ years of experience
Deep technical expertise in device and integrated combination product development, including comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical and delivery system processes
Proven experience leading global teams and partnering across diverse groups internally and externally
Experience in developing and implementing process changes and improvements for combination products or medical devices
Experience in developing new engineering departments within a pharmaceutical or medical device company
Demonstrated innovation and a record of successful new or improved product releases
Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills with the ability to influence across scientific disciplines and organizational boundaries
Benefits
Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Short-term incentive programs
Long-term incentive programs
Company
Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie Company
At Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, we develop, manufacture, and market a portfolio of leading aesthetics brands and products.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nicole Mowad-Nassar
Senior Vice President, AbbVie and President, Global Allergan Aesthetics
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2025-12-04
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