2026 Operations Extern
AbbVie
Full-time
On-site
Mettawa, IL
Operations
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Role Summary
The 2026 Operations Extern provides a two-day immersive externship experience designed for second-year undergraduate students to explore AbbVie’s operations within a pipeline to the Operations Development Program Internship. The program offers exposure to multiple operations functional areas and advancement opportunities upon graduation.
Responsibilities
- Participate in an on-site externship experience at AbbVie’s headquarters to gain hands-on exposure across operations.
- Engage in activities across multiple functional areas such as Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Product Development, Science & Technology.
- Build networks with AbbVie representatives, senior leaders, and fellow students.
- Participate in cross-functional professional development opportunities.
- Learn about AbbVie’s career opportunities and be considered for future internships.
- Support the talent pipeline for the Operations Development Program Internship; high-potential externs may be considered for the full-time program upon graduation.
Qualifications
- Must be currently enrolled in a university pursuing a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Willing and able to undertake an internship between junior and senior year.
- Interest and ability to relocate for an 11-week on-site internship in Branchburg, NJ, Irvine, CA, Lake County, IL, Waco, TX, or Worcester, MA; placement may occur at other U.S. AbbVie or Allergan Aesthetics locations.
Skills
- Demonstrated leadership skills through extracurricular activities or projects.
- Excellent problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal, leadership, and project management abilities.
- Proven track record of teamwork, adaptability, innovation, initiative, and integrity.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree-related field in chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or analytical chemistry (expected graduation 2027–2028).
Additional Requirements
- Mobility is a key component of the internship pipeline to the full-time Operations Development Program, with rotations across U.S. operation sites based on business needs.