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2025 Business Technology Solutions Alternating Term Co-op (ATC) - Jr. BSA

AbbVie

AbbVie

IT
North Chicago, IL, USA
Posted on Dec 20, 2024

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 X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Job Description

Job Description

Gain world-class experience in one of the most dynamic organizations in the pharmaceutical industry.

BTS Alternating Term Co-op (ATC) Program – Jr. BSA

As an AbbVie ATC Co-op Jr. BSA, you will participate in TWO paid 6-month long full-time work stints (the first from May-November 2025 and the second from May-November 2026). These stints involve immersion within a business technology team, as well as social and development activities. You will work on meaningful assignments that have a real impact on our business and patients worldwide, while also combining technical and business knowledge with analytical strength and creative problem-solving.

Major duties include:

  • Collaborate with project team members to complete project goals as determined by project scope.
  • Conduct primary and secondary research to generate recommendations
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, including workflow diagrams and data mappings.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to the design of effective technical solutions.
  • Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders through clear and concise presentations.
  • Track project milestones and major deliverables, ensuring timely completion of the project according to its scope and goals.
  • Demonstrate professionalism in interactions with clients and stakeholders.
  • Demonstrate responsibility in managing one’s project through timely and transparent communication and task completion.
  • Conduct data analysis and assist in the development and implementation of business solutions.

ATC Co-op students will be placed in Lake County, IL. Placements will be based on business need and individuals' skills and experience​.

AbbVie strongly considers high-performing co-op students as candidates for Business Technology Solutions entry-level full-time roles.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Pursuing a bachelor's degree in related discipline: Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Technology (IT), or Business Administration with a minor or concentration in MIS or IT; or related fields.
  • Graduation date at least June 2027 or later.
  • Ability to return to join the ATC between May-November 2026.
  • School or work experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Organized and conscientious problem solver with the ability to find, evaluate, and synthesize information sources.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
  • Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Self-starter who takes initiative in overcoming challenges and suggesting potential solutions.
  • Familiarity with project-based research work, either through student organizations or academic classes.
  • Willingness to collaborate and actively engage in independent learning and open discussion.
  • Strong communicator with the ability to present content in informative and engaging ways, both written and verbally.
  • Highly developed critical thinking skills and ability to research topics with reputable sources and generate insights.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and industry trends.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ideal candidates will combine technical and business knowledge with analytical strength and creative problem-solving abilities.
  • Previous internship or related experience.
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher preferred.
  • Basic understanding of business process analysis, system development methodologies, and project management principles.
  • Must be enrolled at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside through at least June 2027.

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.​

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.

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