Lead design transfer and industrialization activities
Initiate and lead product design changes and continuous improvement effort
Design and execute laboratory studies supporting product development and on-market investigations
Conduct analytical modeling of key performance attributes of designs
Perform 3D and 2D CAD development in PDM environment
Protocol development, documentation of results and authoring of summary reports
Collaborating with third party developers and suppliers
Mentor/supervise a team of one or more and evaluate the performance of those individuals; is accountable for the effective performance of the team/individuals
BS in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering (MS preferred, PhD aspirational)
14+ years of experience (MS 12+ years, PhD 6+ years) ideally in the medical device, drug delivery or other regulated industry
Demonstrated ability to function as a principle investigator, generating original technical ideas and research or development strategies.
Demonstrate creative 'out of the box' thinking to solve difficult technical problems and champion new technologies to achieve project goals
Knowledge of material properties, material selection and testing methodologies
The ability to create and manage schedules for sub-tasks and work streams
A keen eye for identifying project risks and proactively developing mitigation plans
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We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.
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Dental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offPerformance bonus
Additional Information
We are looking for an experienced and versatile Principal Scientist I to join our Injection Device Development team to help us accelerate AbbVie's combination products from proof-of-concept through submission, industrialization and launch.
Our team has end-to-end accountability for commercial development, submission, industrialization and marketed product support for injection devices that enable the delivery of AbbVie's innovative medicines. In the course of our work, we collaborate with early-stage CMC, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Internal and External Manufacturing, and other cross-functional colleagues to ensure timeliness, robustness and market success.
As a Principal Research Scientist I at AbbVie you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals working at the intersection of engineering and biopharmaceuticals. The problems you would help to solve relate not only to the function of innovative injection systems, but also the way in which they interact with drug products and the human body. You would be responsible for advancing programs that combine proven delivery systems with viable commercial drug assets. If you are a self-motivated person who thrives on solving complex problems and are excited by the idea of putting life-changing therapies in the hands of patients, this might be the opportunity for you.
Abbvie · North Chicago, IL