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Scientist, II PDS&T (24 month Contract)

AbbVie


Job Location:

Westport - Ireland

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 14 October 2026 (9 days ago)
Application Deadline: 11 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative science-driven environment where youll have ownership of projects solve complex technical challenges and contribute to delivering high-quality medicines that make a difference to patients worldwide.

What Youll Do

As part of our team you will:

  • Design plan and execute laboratory studies to support formulation development process optimization scale-up activities and technology transfers.
  • Perform and support parenteral drug product activities including compounding filtration and filling operations.
  • Analyze and interpret scientific data identify trends troubleshoot issues and make data-driven recommendations.
  • Author and review technical documents protocols reports procedures and batch records.
  • Support laboratory start-up activities equipment qualification and facility readiness in collaboration with engineering quality and manufacturing teams.
  • Work with internal stakeholders and external vendors to evaluate and improve equipment systems and technologies.
  • Lead or contribute to investigations risk assessments change controls and problem-solving initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with GMP quality data integrity and safety requirements.
  • Drive continuous improvement digitalization and knowledge-sharing initiatives across the team.

Qualifications :

Education

You will hold a Bachelors Masters or PhD in:

  • Pharmaceutical Science
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemical or Process Engineering
  • Drug Discovery & Development
  • Or another relevant scientific or engineering discipline

Experience

You will have experience in a pharmaceutical biotechnology medical device technical operations manufacturing or regulated laboratory environment.

Level will be determined based on experience:

  • Bachelors Degree: typically 5-7 years relevant experience
  • Masters Degree: typically 3-5 years relevant experience
  • PhD: typically 1-2 years relevant experience

Youll also bring:

  • Experience planning and executing scientific experiments independently.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
  • Knowledge of GMP/GxP requirements quality systems validation concepts and data integrity principles.
  • Experience with sterile manufacturing aseptic processing filtration formulation development lyophilization or related parenteral technologies would be an advantage.
  • A proven ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional project teams.

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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Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first — for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuro ... View more

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