2027 Operations Development Program

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

Operations Development Program: 

AbbVie's Operations Development Program (ODP) is a global, full-time, three-year rotational leadership development program for early-career engineers and scientists. Through three diverse and challenging 12-month rotations, ODP members gain broad exposure to AbbVie Operations, build functional and leadership capabilities, contribute to hands-on projects, and prepare for future operations leadership opportunities at AbbVie. 

Assignment rotations may include opportunities in the following areas: 

• Manufacturing, Engineering, and Contract Manufacturing 

• Quality 

• Product Development, Science & Technology 

• Supply Chain  

Locations: 

Program members will be placed in one of the following U.S. locations for their first rotation. 

• Branchburg, New Jersey 

• Irvine, California  

• Lake County, Illinois 

• Waco, Texas 

• Worcester, Massachusetts  

Mobility is a key component of this program. Program members will work in at least two AbbVie locations during the program and will be assigned their first location and rotation based on business needs. Depending on the assignment, program members may also have the opportunity to travel as part of their rotational experience.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Must be currently enrolled in university and completing final year of studies in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. 

• Completion of bachelor’s degree prior to the intended full-time start date. 

• Minimum of one internship or co-op completed. 

• Must demonstrate leadership skills through extracurricular activities, projects, work experience, or other relevant experiences. 

• Mobility is a key requirement. Program members must complete at least one assignment at a U.S. Operations plant and rotate to different sites based on business needs. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Strong problem-solving skills with excellent written and verbal communication abilities. 

• Outstanding interpersonal, leadership, and project management skills. 

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively, adapt to change, bring forward innovative ideas, take initiative, and act with 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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