Full-Time

Bioanalytical Laboratory Manager

AbbVie

AbbVie

10,001+ employees

Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines

No salary listed

Ludwigshafen, Germany

In Person

Bachelor's, PhD

Category
Biology & Biotech (1)
Required Skills
Google Cloud Platform

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Requirements
  • A completed natural-science degree with a doctorate and/or several years of relevant professional experience is required; initial leadership experience is desirable.
  • Initial professional experience in bioanalytics is desirable, ideally in regulated sample measurement or in the development, validation, or establishment of complex bioanalytical methods for biologics, especially ligand-binding assays.
  • Strong knowledge of protein biochemistry and bioanalytics is required.
  • Experience automating bioanalytical methods is desirable.
  • Ability to critically question existing methods or specifications and develop independent solution approaches.
  • Ability to organize oneself and laboratory workflows efficiently.
  • Very good written and spoken English and German language skills.
  • Good knowledge of bioanalytically relevant regulations, including the Food and Drug Administration, European Medicines Agency, International Council for Harmonisation, and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development requirements, as well as experience working according to Good x Practice quality standards.
  • Very good information technology skills.
  • Basic knowledge of occupational safety.
Responsibilities
  • Lead a laboratory focused on the quantitative analysis of biologics, including therapeutic antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates, antibody-based fusion proteins, peptides, and cell and gene therapies in a Good Laboratory Practice and Good Clinical Practice-regulated environment.
  • Plan, coordinate, including communication with clinical teams, and supervise all operational activities required for timely analysis of clinical and toxicokinetic study samples.
  • Act as the interface between study or project teams, sample receiving, and the laboratory as the single point of contact from sample notification through final data transfer.
  • Optimize laboratory workflows and increase the use of automation.
  • Perform troubleshooting, scientific discussions, and development of solution strategies.
  • Coordinate the analysis of toxicokinetic and clinical studies as Principal Investigator or Principal Bioanalytical Investigator, including creation and maintenance of Good Laboratory Practice-, Good Clinical Practice-, and guideline-compliant documentation such as standard operating procedures, study plans, and reports.
  • Communicate and discuss generated results across functions in international project teams.
  • Track the internal and external scientific environment and implement relevant innovations and findings in daily work.
Desired Qualifications
  • Initial leadership experience.
  • Initial professional experience in bioanalytics, ideally regulated sample measurement or development, validation, or establishment of complex bioanalytical methods for biologics, especially ligand-binding assays.
  • Experience automating bioanalytical methods.

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company that develops and sells medicines to treat serious health conditions. Its portfolio spans immunology, oncology, virology, neuroscience, and aesthetics, with products designed to modulate the immune system, target disease pathways, or support medical aesthetics. AbbVie compounds its products through a heavy emphasis on research and development, investing billions to build a steady pipeline of new therapies. Its medicines are brought to market by selling to healthcare providers, hospitals, and clinics, and in some cases directly to patients via prescriptions. The company differentiates itself through a wide, globally distributed product line, substantial R&D investment, and a commitment to sustainability and patient care, including science-based targets. AbbVie’s goal is to improve patient outcomes by delivering effective treatments for unmet medical needs while pursuing long-term, responsible growth across healthcare markets.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

North Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1888

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 revenue hit $16.99 billion, up 10.2%, and adjusted EPS reached $3.65.
  • FDA approved Decnupaz in May 2026, AbbVie’s first hematology ADC.
  • European approvals for Rinvoq in vitiligo and alopecia expand 2026 commercial reach.

What critics are saying

  • Imbruvica faced Medicare price cuts in 2026, accelerating oncology erosion and reimbursement pressure.
  • Oncology revenue fell 2.4% in Q2 2026 as Imbruvica dropped 29.4%.
  • Skyrizi-Rinvoq concentration leaves AbbVie vulnerable if one safety signal emerges.

What makes AbbVie unique

  • AbbVie’s Skyrizi and Rinvoq generated enough growth to replace Humira by 2025.
  • AbbVie now pairs immunology scale with oncology assets like Epkinly, Emrelis, and Decnupaz.
  • Apogee’s 2026 deal adds late-stage IL-13 and TSLP antibodies for eczema and asthma.

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6 month growth

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1 year growth

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