The Global Biologics upstream and downstream Process Engineer will support the AbbVie Technical Operations Functions and the AbbVie Technical Centers worldwide. This position, working with little or no supervision, will be responsible for applying advanced scientific knowledge, engineering knowledge, mathematics, and ingenuity to complete complex assignments related to biologics capital projects and biologics process troubleshooting. The selected candidate will contribute to the development of new principles and concepts and is expected to lead change from an engineering perspective. Will also be responsible for solving operating issues and providing technical support to cross-functional teams within the Aseptic sites.
Responsibilities
- Identifies biologics equipment for multi-million capital projects working across engineering disciplines, including specifying and purchasing equipment.
- Serves as organization spokesperson on advanced projects and/or programs related to pharmaceutical biotechnology including equipment selection. Presents results of projects both internally and externally.
- Acts as advisor to management and operating sites on applications of new advanced processing equipment and participates in project planning, process update
- Responsible for compliance with applicable corporate policies and procedures. Ensures quality and effectiveness of solutions as part of major projects through sound design, early risk assessments, and implementation of strategies. Has full awareness of the potential consequences (defects and failure modes) of design changes to established processes.
- May act as lead engineer, project leader, or project contributor.
Other responsibilities include:
- Evaluates and integrate relevant engineering advances for improving or solving problems. Understands the business implications of assigned products and processes and identify engineering solutions compatible with business needs.
- Provides technical direction and feedback to others.