Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and versatile Senior Scientist I/Development Engineer to join our Injection Device Development team to help us accelerate AbbVies combination products from proof-of-concept through submission industrialization and launch.

Our team has end-to-end accountability for commercial development submission industrialization and marketed product support for injection devices that enable the delivery of AbbVies innovative the course of our work we collaborate with early-stage CMC Quality Assurance Regulatory Affairs Internal and External Manufacturing and other cross-functional colleagues to ensure timeliness robustness and market success.

As a Senior Scientist I/Development Engineer at AbbVie you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals working at the intersection of engineering and biopharmaceuticals. The problems you would help to solve relate not only to the function of innovative injection systems but also the way in which they interact with drug products and the human body. You would be responsible for advancing programs that combine proven delivery systems with viable commercial drug assets. If you are a self-motivated person who thrives on solving complex problems and are excited by the idea of putting life-changing therapies in the hands of patients this might be the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Design and execute laboratory studies supporting product development and on-market investigations
• Develop new and maintain existing test methods
• Create and execute test method validation/transfer protocols and author validation reports
• Maintain product design documentation
• Support design transfer and industrialization activities
• Support design changes and continuous improvement effort
• Perform 3D and 2D CAD development in PDM environment
• Collaborating with third party developers and suppliers
• Position required up to 25% of travel time

Qualifications :

• BS in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering (MS preferred PhD aspirational)
• 10 years of experience (MS and typically 8 years PhD and no experience) ideally in the medical device drug delivery or other regulated industry
• Manufacturing/device experience strongly preferred
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Strong design and analytical skills
• Experience with:
  • Laboratory environment experiment planning material control and recordkeeping
  • Physical prototyping (including 3D printing manual machining etc)
  • Electro-mechanical devices
  • 3D CAD modeling detailed engineering drawings product database management environment and GD&T
  • Technical protocol and report writing
  • Statistical analysis tools
  • Manufacturing processes
  • Design controls (in accordance with ISO 13485 / CFR 820.30)
  • Toolroom environment
• Knowledge of material properties material selection and testing methodologies
• The ability to create and manage schedules for sub-tasks and work streams for which you are responsible
• A keen eye for identifying project risks and proactively developing mitigation plans

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. 

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Employment Type :

Full-time

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