Job Information
AbbVie Senior Scientist I (all genders) Process Engineering SM CMC (permanent / fulltime) in Ludwigshafen, Germany
Company Description
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.
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Job Description
Further develop your expertise and join our team as Senior Scientist I (all genders) Process Engineering SM CMC (permanent / fulltime).
The purpose of the role is to execute and lead drug product development projects. Conceive and execute novel scientific research or development that achieves projects and area goals. Generate new scientific proposals and lead those efforts. Investigate, identify, develop, and optimize new methods and techniques. Act as a lead scientist in his/her area of expertise and critically evaluate relevant scientific and regulatory advances and integrate this knowledge into research or development programs.
This means:
Conceive and execute novel scientific research or development that achieves projects and area goals. Generate new scientific proposals and lead those efforts. Investigate, identify, develop, and optimize new methods and techniques and act as a lead scientist in his/her area of expertise.
Demonstrate the ability to lead smaller development projects according to project goals and milestones in CMC environment and communicate to global project stakeholders.
Generate accurate, reliable data and effectively document experiments in the electronic laboratory notebook according to relevant GLP or GMP guidelines.
Independently planning, conducting, and evaluating development activities related to solid oral dosage forms and long acting injectables.
Demonstrate the ability to resolve project hurdles and assumptions by effectively utilizing available information and technical expertise.
Publish research in peer-reviewed journals and present work at scientific conferences.
Proactively seek out new information in the literature and incorporate this into individual projects as well as the overall program.
Willingness to travel to other AbbVie sites and third-party manufacturers to support and facilitate drug product projects and the technical transfer to following functions.
Maintain a high level of productivity in the lab.
Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, controlled drug and radioactive compounds, GxP compliance, and animal care where applicable.
Qualifications
This is how you can make a difference:
You hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and typically 10 years of experience or a master’s degree or equivalent and typically 8 years of experience, PhD and no (some) experience necessary
You have hands-on experience and a strong theoretical understanding of relevant pharmaceutical technologies and processes such as hot melt extrusion and spray drying.
You are experienced in developing, manufacturing, and characterizing solid oral dosage forms and long acting injectables.
You are an effective writer and communicator of internal reports, external research, or other regulatory materials.
You work in a structured manner and fully independent.
You are open to working effectively with people from all parts of the world with fluent English, both written and spoken.
You are willing to adopt your working time to the requirement of a project in a global context.
What we offer you:
a diverse area of work where you can make a real difference
an open company culture
attractive remuneration
intensive onboarding by a mentor
flexible work models for a healthy work-life balance
corporate health management with comprehensive health and exercise programs
corporate social benefits
diverse career options in an international organization
high-level, attractive career development opportunities
a strong international network
At AbbVie, your individual contributions count – help us achieve more together. Be a part of it and grow with us – go above and beyond! Sounds like the perfect career opportunity for you? We look forward to receiving your application. All you need is a complete CV – anything else will be discussed in person, where possible, if general suitability is determined.
Have questions? Email us at TalentAcquisition.de@abbvie.com – we look forward to hearing from you!
Additional Information
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