Sr Principal Engineer, Process

AbbVie • Durham, IL

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About The Position

The Sr Principal Engineer, Process leads technical workstreams and contributes to program outcomes by developing actionable methods and analyses, collaborating with cross-functional partners to integrate technical solutions throughout the lifecycle, and advising on complex technical decisions and risks. The role designs site-level processes and improvements by defining operating ranges, critical parameters, and acceptance criteria that support efficient, high-quality production.

The engineer leads process improvement and optimization workstreams, defining the technical approach, coordinating trial execution with production, and documenting results. The role conducts process validation and troubleshooting for manufacturing processes by analyzing performance data, investigating deviations, and drafting corrective actions and supporting documentation for review and approval. It also establishes technical standards for process documentation and change execution, ensuring methods, assumptions, and evidence are complete.

The role guides engineers through technical decisions by running working sessions, documenting decision logic, and tracking actions to closure. It delivers high-quality technical outputs for complex projects and programs by defining and validating methods, documenting results and key assumptions, ensuring adherence to applicable standards and controls, and communicating technical progress, impacts, and recommended mitigations to project leads and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical).
• At least 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry formulation.
• Knowledge of engineering standards.
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Proven track record of managing projects through to completion.
• Excellent communication skills with layers of management.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical workstreams and contribute to program outcomes through actionable methods and analyses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to integrate technical solutions throughout the lifecycle.
• Advise on complex technical decisions and risks.
• Design site-level processes and improvements, defining operating ranges, critical parameters, and acceptance criteria.
• Lead process improvement and optimization workstreams, defining technical approaches, coordinating production trials, and documenting results.
• Conduct process validation and troubleshooting by analyzing performance data, investigating deviations, and drafting corrective actions and supporting documentation.
• Establish technical standards for process documentation and change execution.
• Guide engineers through technical decisions by facilitating working sessions, documenting decision logic, and tracking actions to closure.
• Deliver technical outputs for complex projects and programs, including defining and validating methods, documenting results and assumptions, and ensuring adherence to applicable standards and controls.
• Communicate technical progress, impacts, and recommended mitigations to project leads and stakeholders.

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 long-term incentive programs.

What This Job Offers

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