2027 Operations Development Program Intern (Undergraduate)

Spend your summer working with energetic colleagues and inspirational leaders while gaining world-class experience in one of the most dynamic organizations in the pharmaceutical industry. This is the experience participants can expect in the Operations Development Program Internship at AbbVie. 

This internship is designed for students who want to build technical operational and leadership skills while contributing to meaningful projects across AbbVie Operations. Interns gain exposure to real business challenges collaborate with cross-functional teams and learn how Operations supports AbbVies mission to deliver innovative solutions for patients. 

Operations Development Program Internship: 

As an AbbVie Operations Development Program Intern you will participate in a paid 11-week summer program working on meaningful assignments that have a real impact on our business and patients worldwide. AbbVies global Operations organization offers opportunities to work in a variety of functional areas with assignments aligned to business needs your field of study and your skills. 

During the internship participants may be responsible for analyzing data supporting process improvements preparing project updates collaborating with site and functional teams and presenting recommendations to business stakeholders. Assignments are designed to help interns strengthen technical problem-solving communication and project execution skills in a professional Operations environment. 

Past examples of projects have included: 

• Product and process optimization in a manufacturing facility 

• Quality systems data analysis to identify compliance trends  

• Optimize an enzyme to catalyze a challenging step in the synthesis of a recently approved product 

AbbVies worldwide business offers you an opportunity for a variety of potential work experiences that are aligned to a variety of functional areas including those listed below. Interns will be placed in assignments based on business needs and skill set.  

• Manufacturing Engineering & Contract 

• Quality 

• Product Development Science & Technology  

Locations: 

Operations Development Program Interns will be placed in one of the following U.S. locations based on business needs academic background and skill set. 

• Branchburg New Jersey 

• Irvine California  

• Lake County Illinois 

• Waco Texas 

• Worcester Massachusetts  

AbbVie strongly considers high-performing interns as candidates for the Operations Development Program after graduation. AbbVies ODP is a three-year rotational program with three separate work assignments across a variety of functional areas within Operations. The program is designed to develop AbbVies future leaders by providing broad business exposure global perspective and opportunities for skill-building and professional development. 

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Must be currently enrolled in university pursuing a bachelors degree in chemical engineering mechanical engineering chemistry or related major discipline 

• Must be enrolled in a university for the semester following the internship and be expected to graduate within one year after completing the internship 

• Expected graduation date between December 2027 June 2028 

• Demonstrated leadership skills (i.e. extracurricular activities or projects)  

• Demonstrated critical thinking skills including the ability to analyze information evaluate alternatives and make sound decisions in a fast-paced team-based environment 

• Mobility is a key requirement because this internship serves as a pipeline to AbbVies Operations Development Program. ODP members are expected to complete at least one assignment at a U.S. Operations plant and rotate to different sites based on business needs. 

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Excellent problem-solving written and verbal skills 

• Exceptional interpersonal leadership and project management skills  

• Proven track record of teamwork adaptability innovation initiative and integrity 

Additional Information :

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: 

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at  the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors  including  geographic location and we may ultimately  pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be  modified in the future. 

• 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 incentive programs.  

Note: No amount of pay is  considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned  vested  and determinable. The amount and availability of  any bonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a   particular employee  remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be  modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion  consistent with applicable law. 

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  & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation click here to learn more:

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  & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation click here to learn more:

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