Senior Scientist (all genders) Product Development Science & Technology - Global Material and P[...]

Senior Scientist (all genders) Product Development Science & Technology - Global Material and Parenteral Packaging (permanent / full- or part-time)

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com.

The job that makes possibilities real in patients' lives. And yours.

Welcome to AbbVie! As part of an international company with 48,000 employees worldwide and around 3,000 employees in Germany, you will have the opportunity of addressing some of tomorrow's unmet medical needs in close collaboration with your colleagues. Are you passionate about improving global health care? Do you want to contribute to improving patients' quality of life through your expertise? In a challenging work environment that offers opportunities of developing and increasing your own skills? You've come to the right place!

We are seeking a Senior Scientist to support the Global Material and Parenteral Packaging Science team within Product Development Science & Technology (PDS&T).

Direct project activities regarding Container Closure System (CCS) development for AbbVie’s early- and late-stage parenteral Antibodies, Antibody-Drug Conjugates as well as Eye Care and Neurotoxin products. Independently conceive, develop, and manage all aspects of CCS landscaping and characterization for Vials, Prefilled Syringes (PFS) and Cartridges to support drug product and combination products requirements.

In your role as technical expert for CCS you will work collaboratively with experts in multi-functional teams and serve as Technical Lead on your own project and contribute CCS insights into multiple other projects from early development through to product launch, technical commercial support and life cycle management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, design, and evaluate the development of innovative and/or alternate primary packaging materials, packaging solutions or packaging systems for sterile dosage forms.
• Provide technical leadership of primary packaging selection and qualification, development of component specification for primary packaging components, support internal/external tech transfer and Lifecycle-Management (LCM) for commercial products.
• Support continuity of supply for marketed products and ensure technical performance, processability and safety of the primary packaging components and systems.
• Represent the PDS&T group in cross-functional teams and develop strong cross-functional relationships.
• Partner with device/combination product development teams to ensure system level requirements for combination products are developed, verified, and validated.

Qualifications

• Senior Scientist II: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and typically, 12 years of experience, master’s degree or equivalent education and typically 10 years of experience, PhD and typically 4 years of experience. Degree in Pharmaceutical Technology, Analytical Chemistry, Material Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, or related fields.
• Senior Scientist I: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and typically, 10 years of experience, master’s degree or equivalent education and typically 8 years of experience, PhD and some necessary experience. Degree in Analytical Chemistry, Material Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, or related fields.
• Significant experience in primary packaging development, qualification and implementation within the pharmaceutical industry, including experience working in a GMP environment, preferably in sterile/aseptic fill & finish.
• In-depth knowledge of primary packaging materials, CCS, combination products and relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, EMA, ISO etc.).
• Able to mentor and guide a team of scientists.
• Excellent oral communication skills as well as sound technical writing documentation competencies are required.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Here's how we can move mountains together

• with a diverse work environment where you can have a real impact.
• with an open corporate culture.
• with an attractive salary.
• with an intensive onboarding process with a mentor at your side.
• with flexible work models for a healthy work-life balance.
• with a corporate health management that offers comprehensive health and exercise programs.
• with company social benefits.
• with a wide range of career opportunities in an international organization.
• with top-tier, attractive development opportunities.
• with a strong international network.

At AbbVie, your individual contributions count – help us move mountains together. Be a part of our success, grow with us and accomplish more than you could have imagined. Sounds like the perfect career opportunity for you? We look forward to receiving your application! All you need is a complete CV – we will discuss everything else with you in person.