Sr Engineer, Emerging Device Technology

Key responsibilities include : Identify patient, clinical, and business needs and translate them into delivery system requirements and strategic considerations Partner with Product Development Directors, Asset Teams, Commercial teams, and external collaborators to define future delivery system needs for early-stage pipeline assets Evaluate a broad range of delivery system technologies and maintain awareness of external technology trends, manufacturers, and emerging capabilities Develop and assess technology landscapes to identify and prioritize candidate delivery system solutions Compare candidate technologies based on technical feasibility, strategic fit, scalability, and potential portfolio value Support down-selection activities to identify the most promising technologies for further feasibility and development efforts Define feasibility assessment needs, including evaluation of critical performance attributes and development risks Support request for proposal (RFP) development, feasibility planning, budget estimation, and engagement with external partners Contribute to development timelines, feasibility strategies, and early-stage planning activities Support progression decisions related to feasibility and future development pathways Conduct applied research and strategic landscape assessments to inform delivery system direction and platform strategy Evaluate opportunities for technologies to serve multiple AbbVie assets as scalable platform solutions Distill complex or evolving information into concise recommendations, strategic insights, and actionable next steps Apply structured frameworks and practical decision-making approaches to align stakeholders around priorities, opportunities, and tradeoffs Communicate effectively across technical, strategic, and commercial functions to drive clarity and alignment Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities, timelines, and inputs   * This position can also be based out of our South San Francisco, Irvine and Germany Locations *  BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical, Biomedical or related engineering discipline. Strong working knowledge of design control and combination product and device development 12 years (with BS), 8 years (with MS or MBA) experience in product development experience with a minimum of 3-8 years in medical devices and drug delivery. This experience should ideally span feasibility, design, development, verification and validation Experience with delivery system platforms is a plus Excellent written and spoken communications skills Ability to work with a variety of disciplines and teams in fast-paced environments Ability to influence and negotiate internally and externally as a part of global team Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Working knowledge with medical devices and medical device regulations and standards is preferred Travel will be required, as necessary (10%-20%) 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. Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​ The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of thisposting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location,and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. ​ We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​ This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs. ​ Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.​ AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. 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