Job Description AbbVie's Product Development Science & Technology (PDST) organization is seeking a highly motivated, talented, and creative process engineer with a proven track record and expertise in developing small molecule drug products for a Principal Scientist Product Development S&T NCE PES (all genders) to join our team based in Ludwigshafen, Germany. The candidate as a technical expert by leading studies aimed at delivering robust pipeline assets and commercial products. The candidate is also expected to foster productive collaborations and demonstrate effective communication within scientific teams. Main Responsibilities: Leads project cross functional teams to deliver robust process for late-stage small molecule solid dosage assets and commercial products by solving complex engineering challenges Collaborates within functions to integrate scientific objectives into activities associated with development of new/improved products or technology. Functions as technical expert. Anticipates, recognizes, and resolves problems. Shows understanding of the issues relevant to the broad organization and business. Conceptualizes and implements novel approaches using combinations of engineering scientific principles. Design and coordinate experiments to test hypothesis related to project outcomes; extracts the full relevance of scientific observations while assuring experimental quality through sound experimental design and provides advice on experimental design. Champions new technologies demonstrate applicability departments/business units. Implements new technical alternatives for research from literature review, industry knowledge, and extensive development experience. Proactively Advise and share knowledge and expert opinions with subordinates, peers, and senior management. Mentors and trains functional colleagues. Consistently and effectively presents complex technical data to large and diverse groups. Author technical report, documentation and regulatory submission. Maintains and develops broad external and internal contacts to maintain technical knowledge as required to accomplish strategic needs of the business. Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures.