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Skills: Field Instrumentation, Control Systems, GMP Manufacturing, Engineering Standards, Commissioning
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Skills: Process Engineering, Capital Project Management, Technical Governance, Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing, Design Authority
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Skills: Aseptic Processing, Sterile Fill Operations, EU GMP Annex 1, Contamination Control Strategy, Equipment Qualification
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 r…
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Skills: Design Verification, Test Method Development, SolidWorks, Data Analysis, GMP
Abbott
Distribution Warehouse Supervisor
North Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$78k–$156k/yr
Mid level$20B raised
About Abbott Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. Our diagnostic…
Skills: Warehouse Operations, Team Leadership, Order Fulfillment, Performance Management, GMP Compliance
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Skills: Picking and Packing, Inventory Management, Forklift Operation, Material Control, Shipping and Receiving
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 r…
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 r…
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 r…
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 r…
Skills: External Product Quality Assurance, Medical Device Compliance, CMO Management, CAPA, Change Control
Global Trade Compliance – Tariff Classification Sr. Analyst
North Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$85k–$162k/yr
Mid level
Company Description 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 imp…
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 r…
Skills: Restricted Substances Management, Regulatory Compliance, EU REACH, EU RoHS, US Conflict Minerals
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 r…
Skills: Third Party Manufacturing Management, GMP Compliance, CMO Management, Tech Transfer, Quality Agreements
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 r…
Skills: Third Party Manufacturing Management, GMP Compliance, CMO Management, Tech Transfer, Quality Agreements
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Skills: Legal Counsel, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Contract Negotiation, Due Diligence
Global Trade Compliance – Tariff Classification Sr. Analyst
North Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$85k–$162k/yr
Senior
Company Description 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 imp…
Senior Principal Research Scientist / Principal Research Scientist II
North Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$161k–$305k/yr
Senior+
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 r…
Skills: Process Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, CMC R&D, Drug Conjugates, Peptides
Senior Principal Research Scientist / Principal Research Scientist II
North Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$161k–$305k/yr
Senior+
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 r…
Skills: Process Chemistry, Drug Conjugates, Peptides, Small Molecules, CMC R&D
Company Description 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 imp…
Skills: Lean Six Sigma, Change Management, Project Management, Process Improvement, Kaizen
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$142k–$269k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Paid Time Off, Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance
Posted 32d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Serve as the technical authority and design lead for field instrumentation and control systems for large-scale biopharmaceutical capital projects. Oversee the implementation of engineering standards, commissioning, and the integration of AI and digital innovation in manufacturing facilities.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Master's preferred) and over 12 years of experience in field instrumentation and controls within the process industry. Must have a proven track record of supporting large capital projects and managing engineering contractors and global vendors.
Full job description
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 www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn,Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
Purpose:
The Associate Director, Instrumentation will serve as the technical authority and subject matter expert (SME) for field instrumentation and control systems supporting large-scale biopharmaceutical capital projects. This role is responsible for establishing engineering standards, leading instrumentation design strategies, ensuring compliant implementation, and overseeing commissioning and startup activities across major GMP manufacturing facilities and utility systems. The position will partner with internal engineering, automation, operations, quality, validation, and external EPCM firms to deliver safe, compliant, reliable, and maintainable process instrumentation solutions aligned with business objectives, regulatory expectations, and lifecycle asset management principles. The role also supports implementation of technology with AI and digital innovation teams such as the Factory of the Future. The incumbent will report to Senior Director, Engineering in the Operations Transformation organization.
Responsibilities:
Serve as the owner’s senior engineering leader and design authority for field instrumentation and control devices.
Lead the owner’s instrumentation team and provide technical oversight of Engineering contractor’s design activities related to instrumentation and control.
Establish engineering standards and execution strategies for field instruments and control devices.
Provide technical leadership for instrumentation selection, specification, integration, and lifecycle management across all strategic capital projects.
Ensure consistency of instrumentation architecture and implementation across global projects and manufacturing sites.
Review and approve instrumentation deliverables including Instrument datasheets, Instrument indexes, I/O List, Loop drawings, Cause and Effect matrices, Control philosophy and narrative, P&IDs, Network communication and architecture drawings, panel arrangement, cabling and tray/support specifications, shielding, ATEX ratings, control valve sizing and calculations, valve calculations, data sheets.
Support design reviews, HAZOPs, constructability reviews, FAT/SAT activities, and operational readiness assessments.
Support project planning, budgeting, negotiation and procurement strategies, and schedule development for instrumentation packages.
Review vendor submittals and ensure alignment with process, automation, cybersecurity, and GMP requirements.
Partner with automation and process control teams to ensure proper integration between field instrumentation, PLC/DCS/SCADA platforms, and manufacturing execution systems.
Support definition of control strategies, alarm management philosophy, and data integrity requirements.
Ensure field devices and instrumentation networks align with digitalization and smart manufacturing initiatives.
Ensure system design meets GMP, reliability, and operational requirements in addition to supporting contamination control, reliability and maintainability
Lead instrumentation commissioning strategy and execution for process systems, clean utilities, and facility infrastructure.
Support development and review of commissioning plans, test scripts, turnover packages, and startup procedures.
Ensure instrumentation systems are specified, procured, installed, calibrated, tested, and documented in accordance with GMP, ISA, IEC, NEMA and engineering standards.
Coordinate with CQV teams to support qualification readiness and successful handover to operations.
Troubleshoot startup and operational issues related to instrumentation and controls.
Drive transformation across all phases of the projects to deliver best-in-class technology, efficiency in execution to reduce the overall project line up to 20% from the baseline, introduce AI and digitalization in various aspects of project management and development.
Qualifications
BS, in a relevant discipline of Engineering or an equivalent technical degree; Master’s degree in Engineering preferred
12+ years of experience in in field instrumentation, controls in process industry
Proven experience in supporting large capital projects ($500MM – $1B+)
Deep technical expertise in instruments, control devices, transmitters, communication protocols, analyzers
Demonstrated experience managing Engineering contractors and global equipment vendors
Results-oriented leadership with outstanding negotiation skills and risk-based decision making is required
Ability to mentor and develop next generation of leaders
Travel within the US outside the US for reviews/workshops/visits to vendor facilities will be required
Key Stakeholders: ME&C, PDS&T, R&D, Procurement, Global Engineering, EHS, Facilities, AI and Digital Transformation, FoTF
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 long-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.
Allergan is now part of AbbVie.
AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines 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, eye care, virology, women’s health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.
For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @AbbVie on LinkedIn for future updates.
Offices: Allergan plc, Dublin, Coolock D17 E400, IE · Morris Corporate Center III, 400 Interpace Parkway, Parsippany, NJ 07054, US · Parkway, Marlow, England SL7 1YL, GB · 301 W Howard Ln, Austin, TX 78753, US · 8301 Mars Dr, Hewitt, TX 76712, US
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