2026 Operations Extern
The AbbVie EXCEL Externship Overview
The AbbVie EXCEL Externship is a two-day immersive experience for 2nd year, undergrad (sophomore) students interested in future internships with AbbVie. Students will join us at AbbVie's Headquarters in Lake County, IL during August 2026 to:
- Get immersed in AbbVie’s culture
- Gain hands-on experience in a variety of key business areas
- Build an extended network of AbbVie representatives, senior leaders, and students from across the country
- Participate in cross-functional professional development opportunities
- Learn more about AbbVie’s career opportunities
- Be considered for an internship for the following summer
The AbbVie EXCEL Externship in Operations serves as a key talent pipeline for our Operations Development Program Internship. Externship participants are strongly considered for Internship opportunities within Operations for the following year. Successful interns will be considered for the full-time Operations Development Program upon graduation.
AbbVie’s worldwide business offers you an opportunity for a variety of potential work experiences as both an intern and full-time development program member that are aligned to a variety of operations functional areas, including those listed below. Interns are placed in assignments based on business needs and skill set.
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Quality
- Product Development, Science & Technology
AbbVie will provide travel, transportation, and lodging for eligible students.
Qualifications
- Must be currently enrolled in university, pursuing a bachelor's degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field with an expected graduation date between December 2027 - June 2028.
- Willing and able to do an internship between Junior and Senior year
- Interest and ability to relocate for AbbVie’s 11-week on-site internship in Branchburg, NJ, Irvine, CA, Lake County, IL, Waco, TX, or Worcester, MA; though there is a possibility of being placed within any U.S. AbbVie or Allergan Aesthetics location.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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
Note: Mobility is a key component as a pipeline internship to our full-time Operations Development Program. Full-time Operations Development Program Members will be required to experience at least one assignment based in one of our U.S. Operations Plants and will rotate to different sites with each rotation based on business need.
Additional Information
Equal Employment Opportunity
At AbbVie, we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop new and innovative solutions for patients. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html