Scientist I-II, Outsourcing Specialist, Global Analytical Strategy & Operations Full-time NEW

AbbVie Analytical R&D – Outsourcing Specialist

The Analytical R&D – Outsourcing Specialist is the single point of contact for the internal project development teams, QA, business operations and the external service provider. Accompany outsourced analytical work packages from initial request over quote, contract, testing order, analyses related coordination to invoice verification to meet given development timelines and budget. Continuously challenge existing processes together with internal and external interfaces to increase effectivity. Demonstrate mastery of organizational, documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities Include:

• Manage interaction with Service Providers and represent AbbVie's interest by supporting externalized early phase development projects.
• Coordination of analytical development work packages that are outsourced to external and internal service providers.
• Planning and monitoring of outsourced activities within the given project timeline in close collaboration with the internal project team and the service provider.
• Support service provider monitoring, identification, and qualification of new external partners.
• Responsible for the timely shipment of analytical samples.
• Authoring and archiving of documents in a GMP environment. Verification of analytical data from service providers.
• Prioritize activities and work with different areas towards standardized, compliant, and effective outsourcing processes.
• Support and implement IT and database solutions to effectively track critical outsourcing parameters.
• Collaboration in a global team with internal and external global interfaces.
• Request and assessment of quotes and contracts for services.
• Contribution to the planning and adherence of project budget.

Qualifications:

• Scientist I: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education with typically 5 years of experience, or Master's Degree or equivalent education with typically two years of experience preferably in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Scientist II: BS or equivalent education with typically 7 or more years of experience or MS or equivalent education with typically 5 or more years of experience preferably in a GMP-regulated environment.
• This position requires an individual who is self-motivated, self-reliant, hard-working, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced global team environment with demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Competency with software programs, including MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Strong attention to quality and details when exercising organizational, documentation and communication skills
• Proven flexibility to deal with changing timelines and shifting work priorities

Additional Information:

• 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.

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Pay Range: $84500 – 162000 USD

Where We Work:

Role is primarily site- or office-based but can occasionally be performed remotely. Employees who are site/office-based and can occasionally perform their role virtually work both in the office and remotely*, following the policies and regulations in place at their location. US Employees must be in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Three days in the office is the minimum; some individuals or teams may require more in-office days due to meetings, business/project needs or their role.