Scientist, II Global Material and Parenteral Packaging Sciences

Purpose :

We are seeking a highly skilled Scientist II to join our Global Material and Parenteral Packaging Science team a core component of Product Development Science & Technology (PDS&T). The successful candidate will help drive the development of Container Closure Systems (CCS) for novel parenteral and biotechnological products (NBEs) supporting the advancement of some of AbbVies most strategic pipeline assets including monoclonal antibodies antibody-drug conjugates and therapeutic toxins.

In this role you will leverage your expertise in characterizing CCSencompassing vials prefilled syringes and prefilled cartridgeswith a strong focus on Container Closure Integrity (CCI). Your responsibilities will include conducting performance analyses using force analyzers developing and validating analytical methods providing technical support for CCS qualification in pharmaceutical manufacturing and evaluating and implementing cutting-edge techniques.

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.

Preferred Qualifications :

Qualifications :

Additional Information :

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law :

The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation holidays sick) medical / dental / vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

Note : No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable 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.

US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more visit  & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation click here to learn more :

Work :

No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Laboratory Experience,Immunoassays,Machine Learning,Biochemistry,Assays,Research Experience,Spectroscopy,Research & Development,cGMP,Cell Culture,Molecular Biology,Data Analysis Skills

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1