About this opportunity
Company Description
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube.
Job Description
Working at AbbVie is more than a job. It’s a career with meaning. A chance to make a difference, in the world and in your life.
We make sure you have everything you need to reach higher ground in your career. From growing and learning together to fostering a supportive space for you to thrive, at AbbVie and beyond.
Join our dynamic team at AbbVie Ballytivnan (Sligo) and be part of groundbreaking work in Antibody Drug Conjugation (ADC).
As a Manufacturing Process Specialist you'll play a key role in providing technical leadership and support for manufacturing operations.
You will be at the forefront of room and equipment qualification, developing SOPs for new manufacturing processes, collaborating with vendors for equipment procurement, and establishing critical processes.
This is a great opportunity to contribute to the development and optimization of our manufacturing processes and growing our ADC Manufacturing Capabilities in AbbVie Ballytivnan.
What you will do:
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in formulation, aseptic filling processes, and isolator technology.
Represent the team at regulatory audits.
Own manufacturing equipment, process knowledge, and technology.
Source and procure process equipment with technical oversight.
Provide technical support for manufacturing processes and equipment.
Collaborate with technical experts across the network to ensure consistency and best practices.
Design and implement technical studies and programs to support investigations and product improvements.
Develop knowledge of new pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
Identify and manage continuous improvement projects.
Drive process improvements for enhanced performance and cost reduction.
Establish specifications for process parameters, process controls, and equipment effectiveness.
Implement statistical process control systems.
Monitor and analyze process data during drug product manufacturing.
Oversee planning, execution, and reporting for technology transfer projects.
Support the introduction of new products and processes.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for process deviations.
Develop and modify procedures to support manufacturing operations.
Participate in process, equipment, and facilities validation efforts.
Liaise with operations, quality, and S&T to optimize equipment and process performance.
Adhere to relevant quality and safety policies.
Ensure successful external inspections and audits.
Supervise external contractors.
Qualifications
What you will need:
Minimum level 8 qualification in an engineering, science or technical discipline
At least three (3) years in pharmaceutical process engineering, with relevant experience of batch processing, technical transfers, scale-up, commissioning and validation in a cGMP pharmaceutical or Biologics industry
Specific experience in process validation to US/EU markets
Strong record of achievement
Demonstrated experience of technical writing of complex issues.
Must have experience in taking a lead role in investigations.
High level of technology experience
Good knowledge of quality systems both FDA and EU regulations as they relate to manufacturing, facilities and process engineering.
Experience in new product introductions is desirable
Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and meeting the predefined quality requirements are required
Experience working with lean methodologies is desirable.
Previous experience in lyophilization and sterilization operations preferable
Additional Information
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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