Senior Engineer, Emerging Device Technology

AbbVie

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chicago, ILSan Francisco, CAIrvine, CAGermany
Salary
$96,500–$183,500 / yr
Posted
22 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Aug 19, 2126

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Below market

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This role $140k
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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.

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TL;DR · Senior Engineer, Emerging Device Technology

Sr Engineer, Emerging Device Technology joins the Landscaping & Platform Definition group within the Drug Delivery organization to evaluate and advance drug delivery systems for a biopharmaceutical portfolio. This role focuses on identifying patient, clinical, and business needs to translate them into technical requirements for early-stage pipeline assets. The engineer will assess emerging technologies—including autoinjectors, patch pumps, and connected delivery ecosystems—while conducting feasibility studies, developing request for proposals, and performing strategic landscape assessments to identify scalable platform opportunities. Candidates must possess a degree in mechanical or biomedical engineering and demonstrate expertise in design control principles, medical device regulations, and drug delivery systems. The role requires strong analytical skills to distill complex technical information into actionable recommendations while collaborating cross-functionally with manufacturing, commercial, and asset teams to navigate the complexities of developing innovative combination products.

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What you'll do

  • Translate patient, clinical, and business needs into technical delivery system requirements and strategic considerations.
  • Evaluate emerging drug delivery technologies and maintain awareness of market trends and manufacturer capabilities.
  • Develop and assess technology landscapes to identify and prioritize candidate solutions for the product pipeline.
  • Compare candidate technologies based on technical feasibility, scalability, and potential portfolio value.
  • Support down-selection activities to identify promising technologies for further development and feasibility studies.
  • Define feasibility assessment needs, including critical performance attributes and potential development risks.
  • Support RFP development, budget estimation, and engagement with external partners for early-stage projects.
  • Identify scalable platform opportunities that can serve multiple assets across the company's portfolio.

What we're looking for

  • BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical, Biomedical, or a related engineering discipline.
  • 12 years of product development experience with a BS, or 8 years with an MS or MBA.
  • Minimum of 3 to 8 years of experience in medical devices and drug delivery.
  • Strong working knowledge of design control and combination product and device development.
  • Experience with delivery system platforms (preferred).
  • Working knowledge of medical devices and medical device regulations and standards (preferred).
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
  • Ability to influence and negotiate internally and externally as part of a global team.

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