Senior Systems Engineer

AbbVie

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
$109,500–$208,500 / yr
Posted
30 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Aug 11, 2126

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $168k
This role $159k
$98k most similar roles pay here $220k

This role pays less than 60% of similar roles. Most pay $147,118–$188,796 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $159k versus about $168k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About AbbVie

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions in immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care. Its products include Humira, Skyrizi, and Rinvoq.

AbbVie currently has 297 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $109,500–$208,500 across 271 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Systems Engineer

The Senior Systems Engineer joins the Combination Product Development team to support the development and launch of new drug and device combination products. This role involves integrating multiple disciplines to ensure robust, patient-centric product design and performance. Key responsibilities include leading user and stakeholder needs definition, use case analysis, system architecture, risk management planning, and design validation. The candidate will manage third-party development activities and ensure all designs meet safety and regulatory compliance requirements. Essential skills include proficiency in requirements management tools, V-model implementation, context diagrams, and interface management. Technical expertise must include standards such as IEC 60601, ISO 14971, IEC 62304, 11608, and compliance with ISO 13485, 21 CFR 820, and MDR. The role focuses on solving complex integration challenges within a regulated medical device and drug product environment.

What does a Systems Engineer earn?

Median $158250 from 186 postings across 30 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Define user and stakeholder needs, use case analysis, and system requirements for drug-device combination products.
  • Manage risk assessment processes including system risks, use error risks, and safety compliance reporting.
  • Lead the integration of multi-disciplinary engineering activities and third-party development projects.
  • Develop and maintain product architecture, traceability, and standards coverage analysis.
  • Ensure all systems design and documentation meet strict regulatory and safety requirements.
  • Manage relationships and deliverables with global third-party engineering firms and vendors.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to less experienced personnel across the project lifecycle.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree with 12 years experience, Master’s with 10 years, or PhD with 4 years of experience is required.
  • Experience in full product development from initial concept to market release is required.
  • Expertise in design and development processes conforming to IEC 60601, ISO 14971, IEC 62304, 11608, ISO 13485, 21 CFR 820, and MDR is required.
  • Experience in user/stakeholder need definition, requirements definition, risk management, and product architecture is required.
  • Proficiency with requirements management tools, V-model implementation, context diagrams, architecture diagrams, and interface management is required.
  • Leadership experience including the ability to influence and negotiate within global engineering teams is required.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership and the ability to provide guidance to less experienced personnel are required.
  • Familiarity with device design controls, system decomposition, operational simulations, error budgeting, and sensitivity analysis is preferred.

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