✦ Luna Orbit — Science & Research

Senior Engineer

at AbbVie

📍 Tempe, AZ Unknown Posted April 15, 2026
Type Not Specified
Experience senior
Exp. Years 12 years (typical with Bachelor's); 10 years (typical with Master's); 4 years (typical with PhD)
Education Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education (minimum); Master's preferred/typical with 10 years; PhD and typically 4 years
Category Science & Research

This role is a Senior Engineer position focused on product development within the Product Development, Science & Technology team. The senior engineer will conceive and execute novel scientific research or development, lead scientific proposals, and integrate scientific and regulatory advances into research programs.

  • Conceive and execute novel scientific research or development
  • Generate new scientific proposals and lead efforts
  • Investigate, identify, develop, and optimize new methods and techniques
  • Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at scientific conferences
  • Ensure adherence to corporate standards including GxP compliance, safety, controlled drug and radioactive compounds handling, and animal care where applicable

The job emphasizes developing and optimizing new methods and techniques through laboratory work, supported by publication in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific conferences. The technical environment is governed by GxP compliance, safety requirements, and controlled handling of drug and radioactive materials, with animal care where applicable.

The ideal candidate is a senior-level scientist/engineer with strong experience in product development within Science & Technology, typically 12 years with a Bachelor's degree. They produce high-quality work in labs, publish in peer-reviewed journals, present at scientific conferences, and ensure GxP compliance while handling controlled drug and radioactive compounds.

scientific researchscientific developmentpeer-reviewed journals publishingscientific conference presentationsGxP compliancecontrolled drug and radioactive compounds handlingeffective writing and communication of research or regulatory materials
scientific researchscientific developmentnovel scientific proposalspeer-reviewed journalsscientific conferencesliterature reviewGxP compliancecode of conductsafetycontrolled drug and radioactive compounds handlinganimal careeffective writing and communicationregulatory materialsmentoring
scientific researchscientific developmentnovel scientific researchmethod and technique developmentinvestigationoptimizationpeer-reviewed journalsscientific conferencesGxP compliancecontrolled drug handlingradioactive compounds handlingsafety complianceanimal carecode of conduct adherenceeffective writing for research materialsregulatory materials writingcommunicating researchlab productivitymentoring and supervisioncritically evaluate regulatory advancesintegrate knowledge into research or development programs
lead scientific effortscritically evaluate advanceseffective communicatorproactive in seeking literatureteam mentoring/supervisionability to resolve key project hurdles and assumptionshigh productivity in the lab
Industry Manufacturing
Job Function Lead and execute GxP-compliant scientific research and development for product development programs
Role Subtype Research Scientist
Senior EngineerProduct DevelopmentScience & Technologyscientific researchscientific developmentnovel scientific proposalslead scientistinvestigateidentifydevelopoptimize new methods and techniquespeer-reviewed journalsscientific conferencesGxP compliancecode of conductsafetycontrolled drug and radioactive compoundsanimal careeffective writercommunicator of researchregulatory materialsmentorsuperviseBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreePhD12 years of experience10 years of experience4 years of experience

Must have required experience level for education track (12 years with Bachelor's; 10 years with Master's; 4 years with PhD), Must demonstrate GxP compliance, Must be able to handle controlled drug and radioactive compounds (per posting)

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