2026 Operations Development Program

Role Summary

Operations Development Program (ODP) is a global full-time three-year rotational leadership development program designed to accelerate engineers and scientists into future operations leadership opportunities at AbbVie. Members complete three diverse twelve-month rotations, working on a wide range of projects and gaining exposure to different leaders within the company.

Responsibilities

• Participate in three 12-month rotations across potential opportunities such as Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Product Development, Science & Technology, Procurement, and Supply Chain.
• Move between at least two AbbVie locations during the program and adapt to varying site needs.
• Engage in projects that develop functional and leadership skills and contribute to ongoing operations initiatives.
• Travel as part of the rotational assignments may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Currently enrolled in university and completing final year of studies in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Completion of bachelor‚Äôs degree prior to the intended full-time start date.
  • Minimum of one internship or co-op completed.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills (e.g., extracurricular activities or projects).
  • Mobility is required; will rotate to different sites and be assigned to at least one U.S. Operations Plant.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Excellent problem-solving, written, and verbal skills.
  • Strong interpersonal, leadership, and project management skills.
  • Proven teamwork, adaptability, innovation, initiative, and integrity.

Skills

• Leadership and project management
• Strong communication and collaboration
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking

Education

• Bachelor‚Äôs degree completed prior to start date (or in the final year of studies as applicable).

Additional Requirements

• Mobility and willingness to relocate or travel for rotations; willingness to work in multiple U.S. locations.
• Eligibility to participate in potential global roles based in the U.S. for subsequent rotations.