AbbVie: Director, Biologics Analytical — North Chicago, IL, United States

About AbbVie

AbbVie is a biopharmaceutical business focused on discovering and delivering medicines and related health solutions. Its employer introduction identifies immunology, oncology and neuroscience among its therapeutic areas, alongside the Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. The organisation's stated mission connects current health problems with the development of treatments for future medical needs. Its activities therefore have both scientific and product-delivery dimensions, with different functions supporting research, medicines and services within the named therapeutic and aesthetics areas.

The position and its setting

AbbVie lists Director, Biologics Analytical in North Chicago, IL, United States, under reference R00148257. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 23 October 2026
• Brands: AbbVie

Responsibilities and work described

• AbbVie Product Development Science & Technology – Biologics Analytical is a global analytical organization responsible for all CMC analytical activities related to the clinical development, commercialization, and on-market support of AbbVie's biological products
• Our scope includes AbbVie's diverse pipeline of New Biological Entities (NBEs), including monoclonal Antibodies (mAbs), multispecific antibodies, Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs), and gene therapies and spans from clinical development to commercial product support
• We are building a team of scientists and leaders who will drive the advancement of industry-leading analytical capabilities and make meaningful contributions to advance AbbVie's pipeline of innovative medicines and ensure the commercial manufacturing success
• The Director will be responsible for leading a diverse team supporting AbbVie's pipeline which includes monoclonal Antibodies (mAbs), multispecific antibodies, Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs), gene therapies and other biologic products
• Leadership: the groups to drive the development of industry-leading analytical methods and control strategies to advance pipeline programs from clinical development through commercial manufacturing
• Partner cross-functionally to drive robust development of drug substances, drug products and combination products by enforcing rigorous risk management, applying Quality by Design (QbD), and providing key analytical support and insights
• The Director will ensure that all analytical deliverables are achieved within set timelines, budgets, and regulatory frameworks, while seamlessly integrating analytical and program strategies into broader business objectives
• Drive top-tier analytical method development and validation strategies, implementation of new technologies and automation
• Establishment: collaborative and productive working relationships with key partner organizations to define successful process development strategies
• The Director will effectively manage interfaces to ensure seamless transition of research programs into late-stage clinical development and technology transfers to commercial manufacturing and testing sites
• Major Responsibilities:
• Provides leadership, strategic guidance and talent development for groups of highly skilled analytical and pharmaceutical scientists who are responsible for global development programs and commercial support across AbbVie global network
• Defines and communicates industry-leading analytical strategies for mAbs, multi-specifics, ADCs and other potential new modalities
• Development, validation and transfer of analytical methods to support pipeline development and product life cycle management aligned with the strategies
• Establishes industry-leading analytical capabilities to support CMC process development, technology transfer and post-approval changes
• Solves difficult and highly complex technical issues in an evolving regulatory landscape

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Familiar with commercial manufacturing and QC testing and able to be a partner in strategic initiatives in the commercial space for modernization of manufacturing and quality controls
• PhD with at least 10 years of relevant pharma/biotech industry experience or master’s degree with at least 15 years of pharma/biotech experience
• Experience leading a CMC development organization, such as analytical development, drug substance, parenteral and/or combination products with a range of experience levels and scientific disciplines
• Skilled in analytical method development, validation, transfer and troubleshooting for biologics
• Familiar with extended characterization to evaluate critical quality attributes (CQAs), assess process changes, and prove biosimilarity
• In depth knowledge in relevant regulations, interactions with regulatory agencies, and deep NDA and BLA experience with major responsibilities
• Extensive experience and understanding of the various scientific disciplines, including analytical control strategies, formulation development, regulatory filings, manufacturing, Quality Assurance (QA), and supply chain
• Demonstrated record of success leading strategic initiatives and new technology evaluation/implementation
• Track record on people management experience and leading matrix teams
• Oral and written communication skills
• Experience: motivating and maintaining positive morale of highly skilled technical individuals and teams in an environment where compliance with standard procedures is required
• Negotiating, influencing, and leadership skills

Location, schedule and contract conditions

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• Work arrangement: Hybrid
• Advertised location: North Chicago, IL, United States

Pay and application dates

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How to apply to AbbVie

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Practical preparation: quality control

Quality-control experience is clearer when it describes what was checked, the acceptance basis and how a non-conforming result was handled. Include the records or review process where those were part of your work.

Relevant skills

• quality control
• manufacturing
• safety management
• pharmacy
• risk management
• compliance
• behavioural health
• quality assurance
• supply chain
• communication