2027 Operations Development Program (all genders) (3 years temporary / full-time)

Welcome to AbbVie! As part of an international company with 58,000 employees worldwide and around 3,500 employees in Germany, you will have the opportunity of addressing some of tomorrows unmet medical needs in close collaboration with your colleagues. Are you passionate about improving global health care? Do you want to contribute to improving patients' quality of life through your expertise? In a challenging work environment that offers opportunities of developing and increasing your own skills? Youve come to the right place!
Together, we break through – with our Operations Development Program (all genders)
AbbVie’s Operations Development Program (ODP) is a global, full-time, three-year rotational program designed to develop the next generation of Operations leaders. Across three challenging twelve-month assignments, you will take ownership of meaningful projects, gain broad functional experience and build relationships with leaders across the organisation. Each rotation will broaden your perspective and prepare you for future leadership opportunities within AbbVie Operations.
Combining hands-on experience, career mentoring, and targeted technical and leadership training, the ODP accelerates your professional and personal development. By the end of the program, you will have built the experience, technical capabilities and confidence to make a meaningful impact for our patients.
Throughout the program, you will receive the support, exposure and development opportunities needed to grow into a successful career within our global organisation.
Potential Areas of Assignment
Product Development Science & Technology
Drug Product Manufacturing and Packaging
Engineering
Manufacturing
Quality
Technical Operations
New Product Introduction
What You Can Expect
Gain cross-site and international exposure through opportunities to work with teams across AbbVie’s global network.
Benefit from dedicated mentoring, guidance and support as you shape your career path.
Build your technical, business and leadership capabilities through training tailored to your individual development.
Work closely with an assignment manager in each rotation, who will provide direction, feedback and day-to-day support.
This is how you make a difference:
A recent or upcoming degree—preferably a master’s—in process or chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemistry, bioscience, biotechnology, pharmacy or a related discipline
At least one internship or comparable practical experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong academic performance complemented by meaningful extracurricular achievements
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, along with adaptability, initiative, innovation, integrity and professional maturity
A high level of ambition and a clear aspiration to grow into a future leadership role within Operations.
Fluency in both German and English
What we offer you:
A diverse work environment where you can have a real impact
An open corporate culture
An attractive salary
An intensive onboarding process with a mentor at your side
Flexible work models for a healthy work-life balance
A corporate health management that offers comprehensive health and exercise programs
A company social benefits
A wide range of career opportunities in an international organization
Top-tier, attractive development opportunities
A strong international network
At multiple times, we have been globally recognized as a "Great Place to Work" and we are proud to provide our employees with the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance. We take our impact on the environment, and our communities seriously and therefore focus on giving something back on a regular basis. We are committed to equality, equity, diversity and inclusion (EED&I) – a commitment that is fundamental to us. This includes appreciating different perspectives, creating an inclusive culture and treating all employees with dignity and respect.
At AbbVie, your individual contributions count – help us move mountains together. Be a part of our success, grow with us and accomplish more than you could have imagined. Sounds like the perfect career opportunity for you? We look forward to receiving your application! All you need is a complete CV – we will discuss everything else with you in person.
Any questions? Feel free to email Talentacquisition.de@abbvie.com – we look forward to hearing from you!

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Hybrid