AbbVie • Worcester, MA 01613
Job #2671648135
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 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 Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
Job Description
Are you a Senior Project Process Engineer seeking an exciting opportunity? Abbvie Bioresearch Center in Worcester, MA is currently looking for a talented individual to join our Project Engineering group. As a Senior Project Process Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the management and execution of capital projects involving the installation and/or renovation of biopharmaceutical process equipment, facilities, and utilities in an FDA/GMP regulated environment. Take the next step in your career and apply now to be a part of our innovative team at Abbvie Bioresearch Center!
Providing overall management of capital projects through the entire project life-cycle including scope management, scheduling, budgeting and coordinating activities interdepartmentally and with contractors.
Project scope development based on customer requirements, cost estimation, request of capital expenditure and preparation of financial defense package, scheduling, resource allocation, vendor and contractor management, and status reporting.
Conducting design review including specifications, procurement, fabrication management, and installation of equipment, facilities, and utilities related to the manufacture of biologics bulk drug substance including basic unit operations involving fermentation, cell culture and protein purification and related equipment.
Development of user requirements, biologics equipment P&ID's (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams), technical/functional specifications to support automation programming and processes.
Performing engineering calculations required to size process lines, equipment, and instrumentation, procurement and fabrication management involves reviewing and approving piping, instruments, and equipment proposed by a vendor or field contractor based on the suitability of the proposed item to perform as designed, and completing installation design by providing the required utilities, space, piping, and environmental controls required to operate the area or equipment as designed;
Identify project resources needs both internally and externally.
Assist in the procurement process and generate purchase requisitions for all project equipment and labor purchases according to relevant Abbvie policies and procedures.
Oversee mechanical design of all vendor-fabricated equipment, including review and approval of all vendor submittals with internal stakeholders, and preparation/execution of factory and site acceptance testing (FAT / SAT) protocols
Managing biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical validation activities of equipment, facilities and utilities to ensure the system is installed as designed, operates within the design parameters, and is capable of performing as designed to produce the intended product or environment.
Prepare and deliver periodic project status reports to all internal project stakeholders (internal customers, engineering and plant management, etc) according to Abbvie site policies.
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hr day) is required
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, or a closely related discipline
Equivalent technical experience with a minimum of 5 years of significant engineering and/or operational experience.
Strong experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and/or biologics equipment operation/troubleshooting.
Possession of PMP certification is a plus.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with cGMP and Good Documentation practices.
Technical expertise in Engineering, Maintenance, Instrumentation Service, Calibration, and Metrology is highly beneficial.
Ability to work well in a team, collaborate effectively, and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
Effective project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and excellent planning and organizational skills.
Familiarity with P&ID drawings, loop diagrams, one-line schematics, etc.
Strong leadership abilities, teamwork skills, and the capability to maintain positive. relationships with personnel from different disciplines and levels within the organization are highly desired.
Strong technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices, and procedures
Ability to handle complex problems involving multiple competing factors and exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices.
Ability to interact effectively with diverse groups within engineering and maintain strong working relationships with both internal and external collaborators.
Ability to convey ideas and information effectively through verbal, written, and presentation channels.
Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work well with other engineers in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment.
Additional Information
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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, 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.
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