Scientist II

AbbVie • North Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

AbbVie is seeking a highly skilled Scientist II to join its Global Material and Parenteral Packaging Science team, a core component of Product Development Science & Technology (PDS&T). This role is crucial for driving the development of Container Closure Systems (CCS) for novel parenteral and biotechnological products (NBEs), supporting strategic pipeline assets like monoclonal antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates, and therapeutic toxins. The Scientist II will specialize in characterizing CCS, including vials, prefilled syringes, and prefilled cartridges, with a strong emphasis on Container Closure Integrity (CCI). Key responsibilities involve 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.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited University in pharmacy/biology/biotechnology/chemistry/process engineering/material sciences/physics or related areas.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education with typically 7 or more years of experience, or Master’s Degree with typically 5 or more years of experience
• Good 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.
• Good 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

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of CAD/3D printing and/or µCT analysis is an advantage.

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.

Benefits

• comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
• medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level