Principal Research Scientist II Employer AbbVie Location North Chicago, IL Salary 141500 - 268500 USD Start date Sep 17, 2026 View more categories View less categories Discipline Regulatory , Science/R D , Biotechnology , Research Required Education Bachelors Degree Position Type Full time Hotbed BioMidwest , Best Places to Work Apply now Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Send job Job Details Company Job Details 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 www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube . Job Description AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions that help address serious health needs. We are seeking a Device Technical Lead to join the Injection Device Development group within Operations who will provide technical leadership for the development, evaluation, and lifecycle management of devices and combination products. In this role, you will serve as a key technical expert and cross-functional partner, helping drive robust design, regulatory readiness, and successful delivery of new or improved products. Responsibilities Develop and execute technical strategy aligned with functional goals and program priorities. Lead cross-functional collaboration with key stakeholders in operations, R D, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, procurement, and device engineering. Provide expertise in device design, combination product development, design controls, verification and validation, risk management, and human factors. Ensure strong technical planning, early risk assessment, and effective mitigation strategies for major project outcomes. Evaluate emerging technologies, standards, and regulatory trends and translate insights into action. Drive innovation through improved tools, methods, and technologies that enhance performance, usability, manufacturability, and patient safety. Mentor and influence technical colleagues and project teams. Present technical concepts, study results, and recommendations to varied audiences. Contribute to technical decisions by assessing feasibility, risks, tradeoffs, and impacts to deliverables. Build strong relationships with internal and external collaborators to support successful development and launch. Qualifications Bachelors degree in MechanicalEngineeringor related field with 16 years of experience; Masters degree or PhD with commensurate experience strongly preferred. Experience leading device or combination product development in a regulated environment. Knowledge of design controls (e.g. 21 CFR 820 / ISO 13485 (Design Controls), risk management, verification and validation, human factors, and product development lifecycle. Strong ability to turn technical strategy into executable plans. Demonstrated success with product launches, improvements, or technology implementation. Strong collaboration and communication skills. Experience mentoring others and influencing without direct authority. Working knowledge of regulatory expectations and industry standards. Ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound decisions even when inputs appear ambiguous. Additional Information Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law: The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.

Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees. This job is eligible toparticipatein our long-term incentiveprograms.

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The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable 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. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html Company 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 www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube.

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