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AbbVie · North Chicago, IL

# Principal Manager, CMC External Manufacturing

North Chicago, IL Full-time Manager or lead $148,309.70 - $208,500.00 per year Manufacturing & Production 

Listed on AbbVie’s official careers site. Posted November 4, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on AbbVie’s careers site →](https://careers.abbvie.com/en/job/principal-manager-cmc-external-manufacturing-in-north-chicago-il-jid-35438)

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## Job description

Company Description 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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com.

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### Job Description

Principal Manager, CMC External Manufacturing, AbbVie Inc., North Chicago, IL: Onsite (onsite 5 days per week).

### Key Responsibilities

Manage DS/ DP cGMP manufacturing and technical oversight at CRO/CDMO, & external budget. Manage & ensure CRO/CDMO compliance with quality, finance, ethics, & regulatory standards. Lead Supplier Review Board activities, & conduct site visits for diligence and audits. Stay updated on pipeline needs for CMC supply chain planning & support regulatory filings. Individual contributor – no people management.

### Education & Experience

Must have a PHD in chemistry, organic chemistry, chemical engineering, analytical chemistry or related field, or foreign education equivalent, & 1 year working in an academic or industry setting supporting development & synthesis of pre-clinical or clinical stage small molecule or natural products. Of experience required, must have 1 year of each of the following: preparing written & oral presentations of scientific material to peers, business stakeholders & senior management; supporting reaction optimization & developing protocols for scale-ups; supporting the preparation of research proposals & managing research projects; & authoring & delivering publications & presentations to the broader scientific community.

Alternatively, would accept a MS in chemistry, organic chemistry, chemical engineering, analytical chemistry or related field, or foreign education equivalent, & 3 years working in an academic or industry setting supporting development & synthesis of pre-clinical or clinical stage small molecule or natural products. Of experience required, must have 3 years of each of the following: preparing written & oral presentations of scientific material to peers, business stakeholders & senior management; supporting reaction optimization & developing protocols for scale-ups; supporting the preparation of research proposals & managing research projects; & authoring & delivering publications & presentations to the broader scientific community.

Work experience may be gained concurrently. Will accept combination of education, work experience & training.

### Additional Information Salary Range

$148,309.70 - $208,500.00 per year. Apply online at [https://careers.abbvie.com/en](https://careers.abbvie.com/en) or send resume to Job.opportunity.abbvie@abbvie.com.

### Refer to Req ID

REF49954U ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 short-term and long-term incentive programs. AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community, and embracing diversity and inclusion.

It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.

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](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](https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html)

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Nov 4, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Nov 8, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 8, 2026
- Listed for: 4 days
- Location: North Chicago, IL
- Employment type: Full-time
- Pay: $148,309.70 - $208,500.00 per year[Apply on AbbVie’s careers site →](https://careers.abbvie.com/en/job/principal-manager-cmc-external-manufacturing-in-north-chicago-il-jid-35438)

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