Validation Manager (all genders) | Fixed-term contract for 2 years | Full-time

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, neuroscience, and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

Job Description

At our Ludwigshafen site, the Validation Manager plays a key role in the introduction of new manufacturing processes and the optimization of existing ones. The role focuses on melt extrusion, secondary packaging, and the assembly of autoinjectors across the full product lifecycle, including development, validation, and manufacturing in a cGMP environment.

Working closely with a cross‑functional matrix team, the Validation Manager supports technology transfers and is responsible for introducing new products into production through to validation. The manager also contributes to the development and optimization of processes and procedures for the manufacture and packaging of solid dosage forms, combination products, and medical devices.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the introduction of new products through to validation.
• Track and trend product and process data, perform statistical evaluation, and derive appropriate actions.
• Independently prepare the annual validation master plan, including timelines, templates for validation plans and reports.
• Ensure compliance with internal requirements, cGMP, and current regulatory expectations, and support the implementation of these requirements within TechOps.
• Present validation concepts and activities during regulatory inspections and internal audits, and represent the site in the Center of Excellence.
• Independently lead investigations of potential deviations with impact on product quality.
• Independently execute technical trials and update manufacturing and work instructions as needed.
• Support and prepare the annual Product Quality Report for all existing and future products.

Qualifications

• University degree (Master’s, Diploma) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, or a similar scientific discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, especially in secondary and primary packaging or the manufacture of solid dosage forms.
• Experience in cGMP and validation environments in accordance with Annex 15, EU GMP Guide, and 21 CFR 210/211.
• Strong experience in troubleshooting, process optimization, and scale‑up of manufacturing processes.
• Very good knowledge of the manufacture, packaging, testing, and evaluation of pharmaceutical dosage forms.
• Excellent English language skills.
• High level of initiative, self‑motivation, and flexibility.
• Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills, including in an international environment.

What We Offer You

• A varied role where you can truly make a difference.
• An open corporate culture.
• Attractive compensation.
• Comprehensive onboarding supported by a mentor.
• Flexible working models for a healthy work‑life balance.
• Corporate health management with extensive health and sports programs.
• Company benefits.
• Diverse career options within an international company.
• Attractive, high‑level professional development opportunities.
• A strong international network.

Additional Information

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 – for more information, visit Applicants in US & Puerto Rico seeking a reasonable accommodation can learn more at

Range E11T – E13T, depending on experience and qualifications.