Senior Systems Engineer

AbbVie

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
$109,500–$208,500 / yr
Posted
31 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 drive the integration of multiple disciplines for robust patient-centric drug and device combination products. This role involves leading activities such as user and stakeholder needs definition, use case analysis, system architecture, risk management planning, and design validation. The engineer will manage requirements, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and coordinate with global third-party development partners. Key technical competencies include expertise in IEC 60601, ISO 14971, IEC 62304, 11608, and compliance with ISO 13485, 21 CFR 820, and MDR. The candidate must be proficient in requirements management tools, V-model implementation, context diagrams, architecture diagrams, interface management, system decomposition, operational simulations, error budgeting, and sensitivity analysis. This role solves complex integration challenges within a highly 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 while performing use case analysis and traceability for drug/device combination products.
  • Develop system and sub-system requirements to ensure robust, patient-centric product design and performance.
  • Manage risk assessment processes including safety, usage errors, and regulatory compliance reporting.
  • Lead the integration of third-party development activities and manage relationships with global engineering service firms.
  • Oversee system architecture, decomposition, and interface management throughout the product development lifecycle.
  • Ensure all systems design and documentation meet strict safety and regulatory standards like IEC 60601 and ISO 14971.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior personnel while managing project schedules and risk mitigation plans.

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.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership and the ability to provide guidance to less experienced personnel are required.
  • Strong analytical, decision-making, and communication skills for writing regulatory materials are required.
  • Experience in vendor communication, management, deliverable acceptance testing, and multi-cultural awareness (preferred).

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