Envision spending your summer working with energetic colleagues and inspirational leaders, all while gaining world-class experience in one of the most dynamic organizations in the pharmaceutical industry. This is a reality for participants in the Technical Development Program Internship at AbbVie Bioresearch Center (ABC) in Worcester, MA.

Technical Development Program Internship Description:

As a Technical Development Program intern, you will participate in a paid, ten-to-twelve-week summer program working on meaningful assignments that have a real impact on our business and patients worldwide.   AbbVie offers you an opportunity for a variety of potential work experiences that are aligned to a variety of Operations functional areas, including those listed below. Interns will be placed in assignments based on business needs and skill set.

Manufacturing

Engineering

Supply Chain

Environmental Health & Safety

Past examples of projects have included:

Product and process optimization in a manufacturing facility

Quality systems data analysis to identify compliance trends 

BC strongly considers high performing interns as candidates for our Technical Development Program (TDP) after they graduate.   ABC’s TDP is a three-year rotational program with three separate work assignments. The rotations are carried out in a variety of functional areas within Operations. The goal of the program is to develop AbbVie’s future leaders, provide exposure across the business, and forums for skill and professional development.

Must be currently enrolled in university, pursuing a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related major.

Must be enrolled in university the semester following your internship and graduate within 1-year post internship.

Demonstrated leadership skills (i.e., extracurricular activities or projects). 

Excellent problem-solving, written, and verbal skills

Exceptional interpersonal, leadership and project management skills

Proven track record of teamwork, adaptability, innovation, initiative, and integrity

AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines 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, eye care, virology, women’s health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.