Principal Manager, CMC External Manufacturing
AbbVie
July 01, 2026
On-site
North Chicago, IL
Operations
Principal Manager, CMC External Manufacturing (Onsite, North Chicago, IL; onsite 5 days/week)
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage DS/DP cGMP manufacturing and technical oversight at CRO/CDMO and oversee the external budget.
- Ensure CRO/CDMO compliance with quality, finance, ethics, and regulatory standards.
- Lead Supplier Review Board activities; conduct site visits for diligence and audits.
- Stay updated on pipeline needs for CMC supply chain planning and support regulatory filings.
Qualifications:
- Must have an MS in chemistry, chemical engineering, analytical chemistry, or related field; and 3 years in an academic or industry setting supporting development/synthesis of pre-clinical or clinical stage small molecule or natural products.
- 3 years of each:
- Preparing written and oral presentations of scientific material to peers, business stakeholders, and senior management.
- Supporting reaction optimization and developing protocols for scale-ups.
- Supporting preparation of research proposals and managing research projects.
- Authoring and delivering publications and presentations to the broader scientific community.
- Alternatively: PhD in the relevant field plus 1 year experience; with 1 year of each of the presentation, reaction optimization/scale-up, research proposal/project management, and publication/presentation activities.
- Work experience may be gained concurrently; combination of education, work experience, and training accepted.
Benefits (as stated): Paid time off; medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k) eligible employees; eligible for short-term and long-term incentive programs.
Application Instructions: Apply online at https://careers.abbvie.com/en or send resume to Job.opportunity.abbvie@abbvie.com. Refer to Req ID: REF49837Z.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage DS/DP cGMP manufacturing and technical oversight at CRO/CDMO and oversee the external budget.
- Ensure CRO/CDMO compliance with quality, finance, ethics, and regulatory standards.
- Lead Supplier Review Board activities; conduct site visits for diligence and audits.
- Stay updated on pipeline needs for CMC supply chain planning and support regulatory filings.
Qualifications:
- Must have an MS in chemistry, chemical engineering, analytical chemistry, or related field; and 3 years in an academic or industry setting supporting development/synthesis of pre-clinical or clinical stage small molecule or natural products.
- 3 years of each:
- Preparing written and oral presentations of scientific material to peers, business stakeholders, and senior management.
- Supporting reaction optimization and developing protocols for scale-ups.
- Supporting preparation of research proposals and managing research projects.
- Authoring and delivering publications and presentations to the broader scientific community.
- Alternatively: PhD in the relevant field plus 1 year experience; with 1 year of each of the presentation, reaction optimization/scale-up, research proposal/project management, and publication/presentation activities.
- Work experience may be gained concurrently; combination of education, work experience, and training accepted.
Benefits (as stated): Paid time off; medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k) eligible employees; eligible for short-term and long-term incentive programs.
Application Instructions: Apply online at https://careers.abbvie.com/en or send resume to Job.opportunity.abbvie@abbvie.com. Refer to Req ID: REF49837Z.