Principal Engineer I, Process Development
AbbVie
August 15, 2026
On-site
North Chicago, IL
$124,500 - $236,500 USD yearly
Operations
Responsibilities:
- Lead cross-functional teams to deliver robust processes for late-stage small molecule solid dosage assets and commercial products by solving complex engineering challenges.
- Collaborate to integrate scientific objectives into development of new or improved products/technology.
- Serve as a technical expert by anticipating, recognizing, and resolving problems.
- Conceptualize and implement novel approaches using combinations of engineering and scientific principles.
- Design and coordinate experiments to test hypotheses; ensure experimental quality and provide advice on experimental design.
- Champion new technologies; implement technical alternatives from literature/industry knowledge and development experience; advise and share expertise; mentor and train colleagues.
- Present complex technical data effectively; author technical reports, documentation, and regulatory submissions.
- Maintain and develop internal/external contacts to support strategic technical knowledge needs.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
- BS/MS/PhD in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field with 14+ (BS), 12+ (MS), or 6+ (PhD) years related experience.
- Deep pharmaceutical development background; solid oral dosage process development experience preferred; strong lab and production environment experience.
- Creative problem-solving and ability to champion new technologies.
- Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across diverse scientific disciplines.
Benefits (if applicable):
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) for eligible employees.
- Eligible for long-term incentive programs.
- Lead cross-functional teams to deliver robust processes for late-stage small molecule solid dosage assets and commercial products by solving complex engineering challenges.
- Collaborate to integrate scientific objectives into development of new or improved products/technology.
- Serve as a technical expert by anticipating, recognizing, and resolving problems.
- Conceptualize and implement novel approaches using combinations of engineering and scientific principles.
- Design and coordinate experiments to test hypotheses; ensure experimental quality and provide advice on experimental design.
- Champion new technologies; implement technical alternatives from literature/industry knowledge and development experience; advise and share expertise; mentor and train colleagues.
- Present complex technical data effectively; author technical reports, documentation, and regulatory submissions.
- Maintain and develop internal/external contacts to support strategic technical knowledge needs.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
- BS/MS/PhD in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field with 14+ (BS), 12+ (MS), or 6+ (PhD) years related experience.
- Deep pharmaceutical development background; solid oral dosage process development experience preferred; strong lab and production environment experience.
- Creative problem-solving and ability to champion new technologies.
- Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across diverse scientific disciplines.
Benefits (if applicable):
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) for eligible employees.
- Eligible for long-term incentive programs.