Principal Manager, CMC External Manufacturing
Full job description
Principal Manager, CMC External Manufacturing, AbbVie Inc., North Chicago, IL: Onsite (onsite 5 days per week).
Key Responsibilities
- Manage DS/ DP cGMP manufacturing and technical oversight at CRO/CDMO, & external budget.
- Manage & ensure CRO/CDMO compliance with quality, finance, ethics, & regulatory standards.
- Lead Supplier Review Board activities, & conduct site visits for diligence and audits.
- Stay updated on pipeline needs for CMC supply chain planning & support regulatory filings.
Education & Experience
Must have a MS in chemistry, chemical engineering, analytical chemistry or related field & 3 years working in an academic or industry setting supporting development & synthesis of pre-clinical or clinical stage small molecule or natural products.
Of experience required, must have 3 years of each of the following:
- preparing written & oral presentations of scientific material to peers, business stakeholders & senior management;
- supporting reaction optimization & developing protocols for scale-ups;
- supporting the preparation of research proposals & managing research projects; &
- authoring & delivering publications & presentations to the broader scientific community.
Alternatively, would accept PHD in chemistry, chemical engineering, analytical chemistry or related field & 1 year working in an academic or industry setting supporting development & synthesis of pre-clinical or clinical stage small molecule or natural products.
Of experience required, must have 1 year of each of the following:
- preparing written & oral presentations of scientific material to peers, business stakeholders & senior management;
- supporting reaction optimization & developing protocols for scale-ups;
- supporting the preparation of research proposals & managing research projects; &
- authoring & delivering publications & presentations to the broader scientific community.
Work experience may be gained concurrently. Will accept combination of education, work experience & training.
Salary Range: $184,538 - $202,500 per year.
Apply online at https://careers.abbvie.com/en or send resume to Job.opportunity.abbvie@abbvie.com. Refer to Req ID: REF49837Z
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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 and long-term incentive programs.
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- Yes — this posting is active and accepting applications through 2026-07-31. Listings can close once filled, so apply soon.
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- This role is based in North Chicago, IL.
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