Post-Doc – Innovative manufacturing concepts on Biologics (all genders) (full-time, temporary for 24 months)

Company Description

About AbbVie

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Job Description

The job that makes possibilities real in patients' lives. And yours.

The job that helps you get ahead in life. Moving mountains together.

Welcome to AbbVie! As part of an international company with 48,000 employees worldwide and around 3,000 employees in Germany, you will have the opportunity of addressing some of tomorrow’s unmet medical needs in close collaboration with your colleagues. Are you passionate about improving global health care? Do you want to contribute to improving patients' quality of life through your expertise? In a challenging work environment that offers opportunities for developing and increasing your own skills? You’ve come to the right place!

Moving mountains together – as Post-Doc – Innovative manufacturing concepts on Biologics (all genders)

Early Manufacturing Process Development (EMPD) within Biologics Drug Product Development is responsible for developing robust manufacturing processes for AbbVie's parenteral pipeline projects, supporting the advancement of biologics through early clinical stages. Biologics are often co-administered with other biologics to boost their clinical efficacy and the overall patient experience, while requiring multiple injections. Formulating both active ingredients into a single drug product significantly strengthens patient compliance and dose accuracy. This goes along with additional technical challenges for drug development and manufacturing, which will become your primary topics of interest through the upcoming 24 months. You will design, execute and assess studies to identify key risks and their mechanisms for co-formulating biologics during drug product development and manufacturing, comprising identified unit operations as well as in-process controls to enable a state-of-the-art, compliant and robust control strategy while maintaining maximum dose-range flexibility.

Responsibilities

Plan and perform systematic studies to dive deeper into innovative formulation concepts for biologic drug products

Publish results in peer-reviewed journals and present work at internal panels and scientific conferences aligned with business objectives

Collaborate with international multidisciplinary teams to advance project goals

Participate in investigations on root cause analyses of development projects related to the scientific area

Demonstrate a high degree of responsibility in maintaining scientific standards, and safe laboratory practices

Maintain a high level of productivity in the laboratory setting

Actively engage with scientific literature and apply insights to individual project(s) as well as the overall program

Qualifications

Ph.D. in pharmaceutical technology, biochemistry or related area, preferably with a background in parenteral/biological processing or similar.

Work experience in the field of protein aggregation is advantageous

Knowledgeable in aseptic handling techniques

Experience with analytical methods to detect protein denaturation and aggregation as well as to detect/characterize particles in solution is advantageous

Affinity for working hands-on with complex equipment and solve related technical problems

Proficiency in spoken and written English

German language skills are advantageous

Record of scientific initiative and creativity in research or development activities

Capable of independently designing and executing experiments, evaluating data statistically, interpreting data, and identifying appropriate follow-up strategies

Here's how we can move mountains together

with a diverse work environment where you can have a real impact

with an open corporate culture

with an attractive salary

with an intensive onboarding process with a mentor at your side

with flexible work models for a healthy work-life balance

with a corporate health management that offers comprehensive health and exercise programs

with company social benefits

with a wide range of career opportunities in an international organization

with top-tier, attractive development opportunities

with a strong international network

At multiple times, we have been globally recognized as a "Great Place to Work" and we are proud to provide our employees with the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance. We take our impact on the environment and our communities seriously and therefore focus on giving something back on a regular basis. We are committed to equality, equity, diversity and inclusion (EED&I) – a commitment that is fundamental to us. This includes appreciating different perspectives, creating an inclusive culture and treating all employees with dignity and respect.

At AbbVie, your individual contributions count – help us move mountains together. Be a part of our success, grow with us and accomplish more than you could have imagined. Sounds like the perfect career opportunity for you? We look forward to receiving your application! All you need is a complete CV – we will discuss everything else with you in person.

Any questions? Feel free to email TalentAcquisition.de@abbvie.com – We look forward to hearing from you!

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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