Sr Techical Leader: R&D

Employer
AbbVie
Location
Heredia, Heredia Province
Posted date
Sep 29, 2026
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Discipline
Science/R&D, Research
Required Education
Bachelors Degree
Position Type
Full time
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Company Description

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 atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:
Leads projects in the design and development of Implantable Medical Devices and accessories and related manufacturing processes. The individual designs, tests, integrates, documents and validates new or modified devices and processes. The individual coordinates interdepartmental and or external resources by use of sound project management techniques to achieve companywide objectives. S/he requires an ability to function effectively under compressed timeline pressures and to manage difficult or complex projects.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Comprehends and defines R&D requirements to develop and design new Implantable medical devices and design changes /enhancements for existing products. Assist other engineers for specifying and procuring various components. Provides technical information in the form of written specifications.

  • Designs, tests, documents, implements and validates device designs, equipment and processes.

  • Leads and Assists other engineers for specifying and procuring materials and equipment for the manufacturing site.

  • Support Operations, Quality, Manufacturing, Technical Support departments and contract manufacturers to develop and implement cost effective manufacturing equipment and procedures.

  • Is responsible for transferring of equipment and new processes to the manufacturing site and ensure smooth start up within quality and cost constraints. Assist other engineers to develop and design precision tooling and equipment for assembly of Medical Devices.

  • All other functions inherent to the position such as supporting change control, audits, CAPAs, complaint investigations, Regulatory and Marketing inquiries and related testing or data generation, and other tasks as assigned by the immediate superior.

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