Systems Engineer

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions 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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube.

Job Description

Purpose:

This role is part of AbbVie’s Product Development, Science & Technology (PDS&T) Systems Engineering team located in Lake County, IL.

Responsible for the accurate and compliant management of Design History Files (DHFs) for medical devices and/or combination products throughout their lifecycle within the scope of systems engineering. This role ensures that all DHF documentation adheres to regulatory standards (e.g., FDA 21 CFR 820.30, ISO 13485, ISO 14971) and company procedures, supporting product development, design changes, regulatory submissions, and audit readiness. In addition, you will lead Aesthetics New Product Introductions (design inputs, traceability, risk management and validation). 

Responsibilities:

DHF Management:

Marketed Product Support (MPS):

• Supports the maintenance of Design History Files (DHFs) for on-market products. (Design Inputs, Design Validation, Trace Matrix)
• Ensures complete and accurate traceability of DHF documentation, including design plans, inputs, outputs, verification and validation records, risk management files, and design change documentation.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to gather, impact assess and incorporate necessary changes into the DHF.

Aesthetics New Product Introduction (NPI):

• Engaging in full v-model development leading up to design transfer including architecture.
• Supports risk assessment and management activities (system and user).
• Works with cross-functional teams on integration of drug product development and third-party development activities.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Supports regulatory submissions by ensuring well-maintained and audit-ready DHFs, including ensuring conformance to the latest recognized consensus standards and timely closure of assigned change plan action items.
• May participate in regulatory inspections and audits, providing DHF documentation as requested.
• Documentation and Review: Identify and address any gaps or discrepancies within the DHF.

Process Improvement:

• Identifies and recommends improvements to DHF documentation processes and procedures.
• May participate in DHF remediation activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in the medical device and/or pharmaceutical industry, with a focus on Design Controls including marketed product support DHF change control.
• Ability to multitask and work within timelines
• Experience with TrackWise, Polarion
• Demonstrated technical writing skills and strong verbal communication skills.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Design History File creation, maintenance, and organization along with impact assessment.
• Experience with risk management activities, requirement definition, , traceability, change management and Design Validation processes.
• Experience with Document Management Systems (DMS) or Electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS) is preferred.
• Experience in design and development processes that conform to standards including ISO 14971, ISO 11608, ISO 11040 and the ability to work in a regulated environment in compliance to ISO 13485 and 21 CFR 820 and MDR.
• Experience working on injection-based systems such as pre-filled syringes or on-body delivery systems. 

Soft Skills:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• High awareness of personal limits and a willingness to proactively consult others to ensure quality judgment.

Physical Job Requirements:

• This position is in an office environment with a hybrid schedule. Work primarily entails working at a computer, reading and/or writing (~95%). Travel Time: < 5%.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to independently design, execute and interpret critical experiments to answer scientific questions.
• Demonstrated ability to learn, understand and master new experimental techniques.
• Ability to multitask and work within timelines.
• Demonstrated scientific writing skills and strong verbal communication skills.

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 Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s 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. 

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