Principal Manager, CMC External Manufacturing

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. • Individual contributor – no people management. Education & Experience Must have a PHD in chemistry, organic chemistry, chemical engineering, analytical chemistry or related field, or foreign education equivalent, & 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. Alternatively, would accept a MS in chemistry, organic chemistry, chemical engineering, analytical chemistry or related field, or foreign education equivalent, & 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. Work experience may be gained concurrently. Will accept combination of education, work experience & training. Salary Range: $148,309.70 - $208,500.00 per year. Apply online at https://careers.abbvie.com/en or send resume to Job.opportunity.abbvie@abbvie.com . Refer to Req ID: REF49954U ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community, and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.   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 - to learn more, visit  https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html