Principal Engineer, Process Support (Cleaning Validation) - Allergan : Job Details

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Purpose

Support the AbbVie Technical Operations Functions and the AbbVie Technical Centers worldwide. Resolve analytical issues associated with commercial and research & development API's and drug products. Provide technical support to cross-functional teams within and outside of MS&T during development, commercial launch, or problem solving for a given API or drug product. Be accountable for test results, project reports, and experiments in support of process development, validation activities, and Technical Transfers while maintaining the highest standards in quality, customer service, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and apply state-of-the-art chemical engineering knowledge.
• Evaluate and integrate relevant engineering advances to improve or solve problems. Understand business implications of assigned products and processes and identify engineering solutions compatible with business needs.
• Design and execute experiments to test hypotheses related to project outcomes.
• Apply advanced scientific knowledge to projects; determine priorities for experiments. Independently design and execute experiments, ensuring experimental quality through sound design.
• Review literature, patents, and current practices relevant to the business; use results to determine strategic technical direction.
• Direct the work of team members on projects and coordinate outside resources as needed.
• Present project results internally and externally.
• Participate in project planning and process updates; contribute to experimental design.
• Develop collaborations and communicate effectively with other groups, across disciplines, and with external scientists. Use external information networks for competitive intelligence.
• Ensure timely project completion. Independently design experiments and documentation. Supervise interns and/or EPDP engineers if applicable. May act as lead engineer, project leader, or contributor, providing technical direction and feedback.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with 8-10 years of experience
• Master's Degree in Engineering with 6-8 years of experience
• PhD in Engineering with 2-5 years of experience
• Familiarity with manufacturing environment and production support is required.
• Experience in Oral Solid Dosage processes and equipment is required.
• Experience performing Cleaning Validation activities is necessary.

Applicable only for applicants in locations with pay disclosure requirements under law:

• The compensation range listed is an estimate of the base pay for this role at posting time, based on the job grade. Actual pay will depend on factors including geographic location and may vary from the posted range. This range may be updated in the future.
• We offer comprehensive benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
• This role is eligible for short-term and long-term incentive programs.

Note: Compensation is only considered wages or pay once earned, vested, and determinable. Bonus, commissions, incentives, and benefits are at the company's discretion and subject to change.

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