Principal Manager, CMC External Manufacturing
AbbVie•North Chicago, IL
•$148,310 - $208,500•Onsite
About The Position
AbbVie is hiring a Principal Manager, CMC External Manufacturing in North Chicago, Illinois. This is an onsite role, five days per week, and an individual-contributor position with no people management responsibilities. The role oversees external contract research and development and manufacturing partners supporting drug substance and drug product cGMP manufacturing, with responsibility for technical oversight and external budgets. It also supports CMC supply-chain planning based on pipeline needs and regulatory filings.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in chemistry, organic chemistry, chemical engineering, analytical chemistry, or a related field (or foreign education equivalent), and at least 1 year working in an academic or industry setting supporting development and synthesis of pre-clinical or clinical-stage small molecules or natural products; alternatively, a master's degree in one of these fields (or foreign education equivalent) and at least 3 years of such work.
- With the Ph.D. pathway, at least 1 year of experience in each of the following: preparing written and oral presentations of scientific material for peers, business stakeholders, and senior management; supporting reaction optimization and developing protocols for scale-ups; supporting preparation of research proposals and managing research projects; and authoring and delivering publications and presentations to the broader scientific community.
- With the master's degree pathway, at least 3 years of experience in each of the following: preparing written and oral presentations of scientific material for peers, business stakeholders, and senior management; supporting reaction optimization and developing protocols for scale-ups; supporting preparation of research proposals and managing research projects; and authoring and delivering publications and presentations to the broader scientific community.
- Work experience may be gained concurrently. A combination of education, work experience, and training will be accepted.
Responsibilities
- Manage drug substance and drug product cGMP manufacturing and technical oversight at CROs/CDMOs, as well as external budgets.
- Ensure CRO/CDMO compliance with quality, finance, ethics, and regulatory standards.
- Lead Supplier Review Board activities and conduct site visits for diligence and audits.
- Stay updated on pipeline needs for CMC supply-chain planning and support regulatory filings.
Benefits
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
- 401(k) for eligible employees.
- Eligibility to participate in short-term and long-term incentive programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
