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AbbVie

Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines

Bench Scientist 1/2 & Outsourcing Support - Biologics Drug Product Development Germany, Early Manufacturing Process Development

Bioprocess & BiomanufacturingPosted on Nov 13
Part-timeLudwigshafen, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed university degree in Pharmacy, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Process Engineering, or a related field; preferably a Master's degree or state examination with at least two years of professional experience, or alternatively a Bachelor's degree with at least five years of professional experience.
  • Ability to organize, coordinate, and prioritize laboratory tasks and outsourcing support in parallel, with a structured and reliable working style.
  • Analytical ability to organize technical and project-related information as a basis for decisions about internal or external manufacturing.
  • Strong technical and pharmaceutical understanding of manufacturing processes for biological and parenteral medicines.
  • Professional experience in drug development, preferably involving biotechnological products.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with confident conduct toward internal and external partners.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills in German and English.
  • Ability to work in a team and manage conflict.

Responsibilities

  • Independently plan, prepare, conduct, and document experiments to develop manufacturing processes for new parenteral medicines, especially liquid dosage forms of biotechnologically produced active ingredients in vials, syringes, or cartridges.
  • Manufacture and visually inspect technical batches as part of process and product development.
  • Work closely with the local Drug Product Pilot Plant and analytical development teams, as well as global Bio DPD sites, to transfer manufacturing processes for clinical trial materials.
  • Serve as the project-responsible contact for the Drug Product Lead for all activities related to developing the manufacturing process for assigned projects.
  • Be responsible for designated laboratory equipment in Biologics Drug Product Development Germany, ensuring required maintenance, documentation, and user training.
  • Document work performed in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Present and represent work results in internal and external settings in German and English.
  • Comply with all relevant occupational safety policies.
  • Provide scientific and organizational support to the outsourcing team for global non-GMP outsourcing activities focused on formulation and manufacturing-process development for parenteral medicines.
  • Support selection of external development and contract manufacturing partners in the non-GMP area.
  • Support technical evaluation of external manufacturing processes, proposals, and technical documents.
  • Support communication and coordination with contract manufacturers and internal customers.
  • Support identification and assessment of project and process risks and initiate appropriate countermeasures.
  • Collect, consolidate, and structure internal and external requests to support planning of outsourcing activities.
  • Organize and coordinate shipment of products and samples to and from contract manufacturers in coordination with logistics teams.
  • Compile and prepare relevant information to support decisions about internal or external manufacturing.
  • Contribute to transferring manufacturing processes for clinical trial materials to the Pilot Plant or contract manufacturers, including supporting batch production at contract manufacturer sites.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Master's degree or state examination is preferred.
  • Experience in drug development involving biotechnological products is preferred.

About the Company

AbbVie

Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines

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, IL
Founded
1888

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