The job that makes possibilities real in patients' lives. And yours.

The job that helps you get ahead in life. Moving mountains together.

Welcome to AbbVie! As part of an international company with 48,000 employees worldwide and around 3,000 employees in Germany, you will have the opportunity of addressing some of tomorrows unmet medical needs in close collaboration with your colleagues. Are you passionate about improving global health care? Do you want to contribute to improving patients' quality of life through your expertise? In a challenging work environment that offers opportunities of developing and increasing your own skills? Youve come to the right place!

Moving mountains together – as Scientific Engineering Project Manager (all genders) (permanent / full-time)

Support the enablement of AbbVie’s Pipeline for Combination Product Development and Drug Delivery as a technical project manager in the global organization. The Project Manager (PM) works independently with the cross-functional team to lead development projects and area goals. Generate project timeline and proposals and lead those efforts.  Act as the lead scientific engineering project manager for area of expertise and critically evaluate relevant regulatory requirements and integrate this into development programs.  The project manager ensures compliance with all relevant AbbVie policies, procedures and objectives.  The PM manages supplier and business partner interfaces to ensure the business partners achieve efficient and effective deliverables.  The project manager provides solutions-based expertise both internally and externally.

Responsibilities

• Manage the execution of project(s) across the CPD-DD organization and align cross-functional resources
• Develop realistic cross functional project plans with input from other functions, e.g., Quality and Regulatory
• Utilize the relevant project management tools for project planning, monitoring, and reporting to maintain project budgets and timelines
• Demonstrate the ability to resolve key project hurdles and assumptions by effectively utilizing available information and technical expertise
• Proactively seek out new information in the literature and project management best practices and incorporate this into individual project(s) as well as the overall program
• Seize opportunities to pursue project relevant leads that are in line with the group’s strategy.
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, controlled drug and radioactive compounds, GxP compliance, and animal care where applicable
• May mentor/supervise a team of one or more and guide and evaluate the performance of those individuals; is accountable for the effective performance of the team/individuals
• Set project milestones and report progress accordingly. Provide project management support for and guide the efforts of third-party organizations (suppliers, contractors, etc.) to enable achievement of shared milestones
• Demonstrate the ability to resolve key project hurdles and assumptions by effectively utilizing available information and aligning with the project technical lead

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 12 years of experience, Master’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 10 years of experience, PhD and typically 4 years of experience
• Degree in Engineering / Science or related discipline: Advanced business degree is benefit. PMI certification is desirable
• Knowledge and working experience with medical device / combination products required inclusive of design controls
• Proficient in project management practices, portfolio review, and budgeting
• High level of competence with Microsoft packages including Microsoft Project
• Possess thorough theoretical and practical understanding of own scientific discipline
• Effective writer and communicator of research or other regulatory materials and project timelines and risks
• Broad and diverse cross-functional experience within a matrixed environment.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively
• Ability to establish and maintain credibility as a leader

Here's how we can move mountains together

• with a diverse work environment where you can have a real impact
• with an open corporate culture
• with an attractive salary
• with an intensive onboarding process with a mentor at your side
• with flexible work models for a healthy work-life balance
• with a corporate health management that offers comprehensive health and exercise programs
• with company social benefits
• with a wide range of career opportunities in an international organization
• with top-tier, attractive development opportunities
• with a strong international network

Multiple times, we have been globally recognized as a "Great Place to Work" and we are proud to provide our employees with the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance. We take our impact on the environment and our communities seriously and therefore focus on giving something back on a regular basis. We are committed to equality, equity, diversity and inclusion (EED&I) – a commitment that is fundamental to us. This includes appreciating different perspectives, creating an inclusive culture and treating all employees with dignity and respect.

At AbbVie, your individual contributions count – help us move mountains together. Be a part of our success, grow with us and accomplish more than you could have imagined. Sounds like the perfect career opportunity for you? We look forward to receiving your application! All you need is a complete CV – we will discuss everything else with you in person.

Any questions? Feel free to email as at [email protected] – we look forward to hearing from you!

Nur gemeinsam können wir das Beste für Patienten erreichen. Daher setzen wir bei AbbVie auf Chancengleichheit, Vielfalt & Inklusion. Wir gestalten ein Arbeitsumfeld, in dem alle Mitarbeiter ihr Potenzial entfalten können – unabhängig von Geschlecht, Herkunft, Religion, sexueller Orientierung oder anderen Vielfaltsdimensionen. Doch für uns bedeutet Vielfalt mehr als nur offensichtliche Unterschiede zu berücksichtigen: Sie bezieht sich auch auf unterschiedliche Ausbildungshintergründe, Fachkenntnisse, Persönlichkeitstypen, Denkweisen und Lebenserfahrungen.