2027 Operations Development Program Intern (Undergraduate)

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  . Follow @abbvie on  LinkedIn, Facebook ,  Instagram ,  X and  YouTube.

Job Description

Spend your summer working with energetic colleagues and inspirational leaders while gaining world-class experience in one of the most dynamic organizations in the pharmaceutical industry. This is the experience participants can expect in the Operations Development Program Internship at AbbVie. 

This internship is designed for students who want to build technical, operational, and leadership skills while contributing to meaningful projects across AbbVie Operations. Interns gain exposure to real business challenges, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and learn how Operations supports AbbVie’s mission to deliver innovative solutions for patients. 

Operations Development Program Internship: 

As an AbbVie Operations Development Program Intern, you will participate in a paid, 11-week summer program working on meaningful assignments that have a real impact on our business and patients worldwide. AbbVie’s global Operations organization offers opportunities to work in a variety of functional areas, with assignments aligned to business needs, your field of study, and your skills. 

During the internship, participants may be responsible for analyzing data, supporting process improvements, preparing project updates, collaborating with site and functional teams, and presenting recommendations to business stakeholders. Assignments are designed to help interns strengthen technical problem-solving, communication, and project execution skills in a professional Operations environment. 

Past examples of projects have included: 

• Product and process optimization in a manufacturing facility 

• Quality systems data analysis to identify compliance trends  

• Optimize an enzyme to catalyze a challenging step in the synthesis of a recently approved product 

AbbVie’s worldwide business offers you an opportunity for a variety of potential work experiences that are aligned to a variety of functional areas, including those listed below. Interns will be placed in assignments based on business needs and skill set.  

• Manufacturing, Engineering & Contract 

• Quality 

• Product Development, Science & Technology  

Locations: 

Operations Development Program Interns will be placed in one of the following U.S. locations based on business needs, academic background, and skill set. 

• Branchburg, New Jersey 

• Irvine, California  

• Lake County, Illinois 

• Waco, Texas 

• Worcester, Massachusetts  

AbbVie strongly considers high-performing interns as candidates for the Operations Development Program after graduation. AbbVie’s ODP is a three-year rotational program with three separate work assignments across a variety of functional areas within Operations. The program is designed to develop AbbVie’s future leaders by providing broad business exposure, global perspective, and opportunities for skill-building and professional development. 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Must be currently enrolled in university, pursuing a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemistry, or related major discipline 

• Must be enrolled in a university for the semester following the internship and be expected to graduate within one year after completing the internship 

• Expected graduation date between December 2027 – June 2028 

• Demonstrated leadership skills (i.e., extracurricular activities or projects)  

• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, including the ability to analyze information, evaluate alternatives, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced, team-based environment 

• Mobility is a key requirement because this internship serves as a pipeline to AbbVie’s Operations Development Program. ODP members are expected to complete at least one assignment at a U.S. Operations plant and rotate to different sites based on business needs. 

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Excellent problem-solving, written, and verbal skills 

• Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, and project management skills  

• Proven track record of teamwork, adaptability, innovation, initiative, and integrity 

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at  the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors  including  geographic location, and we may ultimately  pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be  modified in the future. ​

• 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 incentive programs.  ​

Note: No amount of pay is  considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned,  vested,  and determinable. The amount and availability of  any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a   particular employee  remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be  modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion,  consistent with applicable law. 

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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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 

US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: