Principal Manager, CMC External Manufacturing

Company DescriptionAbbVie'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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.Job DescriptionPrincipal Manager, CMC External Manufacturing, AbbVie Inc., North Chicago, IL: Onsite (onsite 5 days per week).Key ResponsibilitiesManage DS/ DP cGMP manufacturing and technical oversight at CRO/CDMO, & external budget.Manage & ensure CRO/CDMO compliance with quality, finance, ethics, & regulatory standards.Lead Supplier Review Board activities, & conduct site visits for diligence and audits.Stay updated on pipeline needs for CMC supply chain planning & support regulatory filings.QualificationsEducation & ExperienceMust have a MS in chemistry, chemical engineering, analytical chemistry or related field & 3 years working in an academic or industry setting supporting development & synthesis of pre-clinical or clinical stage small molecule or natural products.Of experience required, must have 3 years of each of the following:preparing written & oral presentations of scientific material to peers, business stakeholders & senior management;supporting reaction optimization & developing protocols for scale-ups;supporting the preparation of research proposals & managing research projects; &authoring & delivering publications & presentations to the broader scientific community.Alternatively, would accept PHD in chemistry, chemical engineering, analytical chemistry or related field & 1 year working in an academic or industry setting supporting development & synthesis of pre-clinical or clinical stage small molecule or natural products.Of experience required, must have 1 year of each of the following:preparing written & oral presentations of scientific material to peers, business stakeholders & senior management;supporting reaction optimization & developing protocols for scale-ups;supporting the preparation of research proposals & managing research projects; &authoring & delivering publications & presentations to the broader scientific community.Work experience may be gained concurrently. Will accept combination of education, work experience & training.Additional InformationSalary Range: $184,538 - $202,500 per year.Apply online at or send resume to [email protected]. Refer to Req ID: REF49837Z----------------------------------------------------------------------------We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. This job is eligible to participate in our short-term and long-term incentive programs.AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community, and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.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. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: Salary Min: 0 Salary Max: 0 Workday Global Grade: 00 Compensation: USD 0 - USD 0 - yearly