AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. 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 to work closely with us to address the health challenges of tomorrow. Do you have a passion for improving health care around the world and for using your expertise to improve patients' quality of life? In a challenging work environment that allows you to broaden and develop your own skills? You've found the right place! Develop your expertise and join our team as Senior Scientist I (all genders) New Biological Entities (NBE) - Global Material & Parenteral Packaging Sciences (permanent / part- or fulltime) REF: R Identify, evaluate, and lead the development of innovative materials and/or alternate packaging materials, packaging solutions or packaging systems, focused on sterile dosage forms Expert knowledge in container closure system qualification, in-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements for container closure integrity (e.g. USP ) Knowledge regarding E&L evaluation of container closure system (CCS) / process equipment materials for sterile parenteral pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical. Products according to external regulatory requirements (e.g. USP and ) Provide technical leadership of primary packaging selection and validation, development of component specification for primary packaging components internal / external tech transfer including Lifecycle-Management (LCM) activities Expert knowledge in functional characterization of CCS, in-depth knowledge of force-based methods and optical analytical techniques Profound knowledge in pharmaceutical drug product manufacturing processes Provide sterile packaging technical assistance for quality and regulatory activities, including preparation of technical documents for regulatory filings Partner with device development team to ensure system level requirements for combination products are developed, verified, and validated in accordance with design controls requirements Develop strong cross-functional relationships with manufacturing, process development, Quality Control and Quality Assurance to enable effective resolution to technical issues and drive continuous process improvement Represent the DPD-NBE group in cross-functional business teams including Operations, Planning, Purchasing, Quality, Process Sciences, Regulatory Affairs, and Marketing to design, select, develop, test, and commercialize new packaging components and / or systems Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally and effectively with peers, management, and leadership both within and outside AbbVie Senior Scientist I: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and typically, 10 years of experience, Master's Degree or equivalent education and typically 8 years of experience, PhD and some experience necessary. Degree in Analytical Chemistry, Material Sciences, Chemistry, Physic, or related fields Professional training may be substituted for equivalent knowledge gained through work experience as an Associate Scientist / Scientist Expert knowledge in parenteral manufacturing and CCS development in either pharmaceutical, medical device or biotech industry is required Profound knowledge in E&L concepts, functional CCS characterization and Container Closure Integrity analysis according to a holistic CCI strategy Experience in analytical method development and validation according to USP, ICH or other compendial or regulatory requirements Broad expertise around regulatory requirements for parenteral pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical products, packaging materials and drug / device combinations products expected Good track record in mentoring and guiding of a team of scientists Experiences with authoring regulatory submissions of biotechnology drug products Excellent oral communication skills as well as sound technical writing and documentation competencies are required The candidate must be able to work independently, respond to changing priorities and short lead times for multiple tasks; able to identify problems and work toward solutions; able to influence without direct authority in multidisciplinary teams; must be attentive to details and have excellent organization skills A diverse area of work where you can make a real difference An open company culture Attractive remuneration Intensive onboarding by a mentor Flexible work models for a healthy work-life balance Corporate health management with comprehensive health and exercise programs Corporate social benefits Diverse career options in an international organization High-level, attractive career development opportunities A strong international network