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Principal Engineer, Technology (Global Trade Services – SAP)

AbbVie
North Chicago, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Jan 2026

About the role

Company Description

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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on XFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Job Description

This position will be responsible for evaluating alternatives to satisfy business objectives, estimate and plan projects. The candidate will be involved in solving complex problems that arise during the planning and execution of different IT programs and projects as well as managing SAP support activities.    

Responsibilities

  • Understanding business challenges faced in Global Trade & Compliance,
  • Designing SAP GTS centric solutions that adhere to software architecture and quality standards followed at Abbvie
  • Partnering with Service Providers to implement the solution
  • Provides in-depth technical expertise & direction in the development and release of such solutions
  • Reviewing all the artefacts delivered by Service Providers throughout System Life Cycle
  • Following AbbVie SLC process to ensure compliance to deliver quality and validated systems.
  • Demonstrating continuous improvement in the delivery of SAP GTS solutions.
  • Staying on top of technological trends, agile project management and perform the required technical research and due diligence when necessary to recommend the use of new technology capabilities.
  • Serve as a technical expert in Global Trade & Compliance to design, develop, test, and implement SAP GTS E4H-centric solutions that address business challenges.
  • Lead technological proposals, generating innovative solutions to complex problems faced in Global Trade and compliance.
  • Evaluate technological advances in SAP GTS application and develop/implement response strategies accordingly.
  • Work with Global Trade & Compliance business to understand processes, drivers, and strategies, identifying areas for process im

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