Lead Biotechnologist

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 www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Job Description:

Purpose: 

• Performs functions associated with cGMP manufacturing operations within the biologics production facility, including working with engineers in set-up and calibration tasks, as well as performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, and final materials.  
• Completes batch documentation accurately and thoroughly, while adhering to the required quality and safety standards, and in a productive, cost-effective manner. 
• Supports and leads operations & troubleshooting efforts during course of shift work to ensure adherence to schedule and production plan.  
• Stands in as Deputy for Manufacturing Supervisor in his/her absence. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Plans and assigns daily production assignments to a team of Downstream biotechnologists.
• Operates with a high degree of technical expertise on the various purification processes: Chromatography, Filtration, Ultrafiltration, Final Filling
• Demonstrates initiative to problem-solve with various cross functions (e.g. Technical, Quality and Engineering)
• Coaches and trains junior biotechnologists in their area of work
• Ensures safe work environment in accordance with regulatory and global/local EHS policies
• Responsible for the completeness and accuracy of all records
• Ensures that all batch related document errors are resolved in a timely manner to avoid batch review and release delays
• Coordinates with various cross functions to provide windows for planned and unplanned downtimes.
• Drive performance to ensure execution is carried out flawlessly to ensure Human Error related events are prevented
• Responsible for overall plant upkeep
• Deputize in the absence of shift supervisor

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Sciences (i.e. Biologicals, Biomedical, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical), Pharmacy, or Engineering (i.e. Biomedical, Chemical, Pharmaceutical), or equivalent 
• Min 7 years of relevant work experience in Biologics / Pharmaceutical industry is required.  
• Experience in leading a team is required 
• Good interpersonal and communication skills required 
• Excellent team player, with experience in shift work preferred 
• Able to multi-tasks and work in a fast-paced environment preferred 
• Can work under pressure, takes full ownership of tasks assigned and acts with personal integrity 
• Strong problem solving and prioritization skills are required 
• Knowledge of complex technical issues and manufacturing experience in a biopharmaceutical / pharmaceutical or similar environment 

 

Additional Information:

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. 

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