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.
Job Description
We are looking for a PDS&T Engineer II to join the Product Development Science and Technology (PDS&T) Team in Sligo. This position reports to the Associate Director, PDS&T – Combination Products, Aesthetics & Devices (CAD). PDS&T CAD supports multiple devices, such as catheters, autoinjectors, syringes, pumps and many other devices. In this role, the successful candidate will participate in relevant PDS&T projects requiring a level of leadership, technical competency, and excellent communication skills to drive solutions across multiple sites.
Roles And Responsibilities
Develop engineering/technical solutions for products and processes; transfer new products from late-stage development into manufacturing, support regulatory submissions and implement major line improvements.
Develop, plan, coordinate and direct PDS&T aspects of projects of local scope and importance.
Technical lead for Design Verification activities conducted within PDS&T for projects assigned with global scope and importance for both new products and existing products.
Participate in investigations and develop technical solutions for product functional issues and problems.
Develop, improve or transfer test methods for the testing of combination devices and associated subassemblies and components.
Provide guidance and support to AbbVie and Third-Party Manufacturing sites to resolve any product functional issues and ensure compliance with AbbVie manufacturing and design standards.
Independently design and conduct critical experiments that further project goals.
Implement (and may innovate or design) new experimental protocols/techniques.
Understand the goal and maintain high proficiency in projects as well as the overall program.
Develop and execute plans to support product changes and updates.
Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, controlled drug and radioactive compounds, GxP compliance, and animal care where applicable.
Proficient in operating within an environment which is largely self-managed with minimal supervision.
Other activities as assigned.
Travel Requirement
Up to 10%.
Qualifications
Level 8 bachelor’s degree in Engineering field or an equivalent qualification plus progressive technical experience and demonstrated competence (7+ years experience) or Master’s degree in engineering (5+ years experience).
Medical device industry experience preferred.
Foundation level knowledge of device design controls process desired.
Proven ability to solve complex technical issues and evaluate multiple viable solutions.
Ability to communicate clearly, accurately, and directly, both verbally and in writing, to a widely varied audience.
Equal Opportunity
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 – for more information visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodation: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html.
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