Senior Scientist (all genders) Product Development Science & Technology – Global Material and Parenteral Packaging (permanent / full- or part-time) - Ludwigshafen am Rhein

The candidate will be working on the development of container closure systems (CCS) and manufacturing processes within the PDS&T organization at AbbVie.

• Lead, design, and evaluate the development of innovative and/or alternate primary packaging materials, packaging solutions or packaging systems for sterile dosage forms
• Provide technical leadership of primary packaging selection and qualification, development of component specification for primary packaging components, support internal / external tech transfer and Lifecycle-Management (LCM) for commercial products (e.g.

• Support continuity of supply for marketed products and ensure technical performance, processability and safety of the primary packaging components and systems, i.e.

• Represent the PDS&T group in cross-functional teams and develop strong cross-functional relationships, proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams located globally, and effectively communicate complex packaging concepts to stakeholders at various levels
• Partner with device / combination product development teams to ensure system level requirements for combination products are developed, verified, and validated in accordance with design controls requirements Qualifications
• Senior Scientist II: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and typically, 12 years of experience, master’s degree or equivalent education and typically 10 years of experience, PhD and typically 4 years of experience.

• Senior Scientist I: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and typically, 10 years of experience, master’s degree or equivalent education and typically 8 years of experience, PhD and some necessary experience.

• Significant experience in primary packaging development, qualification and implementation within the pharmaceutical industry, including experience working in a GMP environment, preferably in sterile / aseptic fill & finish
• In-depth knowledge of primary packaging materials, CCS, combination products and relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, EMA, ISO etc.)
• Able to mentor and guide a team of scientists
• Excellent oral communication skills as well as sound technical writing documentation competencies are required, experience in authoring and reviewing regulatory submissions
• The candidate must be able to work independently, respond to changing priorities and short lead times for multiple tasks; able to identify problems and work toward solutions; able to influence without direct authority in multidisciplinary teams; must be attentive to details and have excellent organization skills and the ability to make informed decisions based on scientific data and risk assessment
• Fluent in written and spoken English 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 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.

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