Associate Director, RA Advertising & Promotion - Digital & Corporate Communications

AbbVie•Mettawa, IL

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

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 at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube. The Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs US Advertising and Promotion is responsible for setting strategy and leading cross-functional, multidisciplinary, therapeutic teams, and executes multidivisional initiatives. The Associate Director envisions the future by using global marketplace, technology and business knowledge; collects and analyzes issues and trends that affect the business. The Associate Director identifies and acts upon cross-organization or cross-business opportunities & possesses and leverages broad industry knowledge.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in science (biology, chemistry, microbiology immunology, medical technology, pharmacy, pharmacology, nursing, pharmacy) + 8 years of relevant industry experience (e.g. regulatory affairs fellowship, Health Authority, ad promo, etc.)
Experience working in a complex and matrix environment
Strong communication skills, both oral and written
The candidate must have a solid understanding of regulatory advertising and promotion regulations, having had direct responsibility in this area

Nice To Haves

PharmD degree plus 6 years of relevant industry experience (e.g. regulatory affairs fellowship, Health Authority, ad promo, etc.)
Experience developing and implementing successful global strategies

Responsibilities

Make decisions and plans for operations (work flow, assignments, staff development) within area of responsibility with minimal direction.
Sets strategy and leads cross-functional/multidisciplinary therapeutic teams and multidivisional initiatives.
Maintains and evaluates productivity metrics to project current and future business needs
Aligns and maintains effective communication channels with key Medical, Marketing, Regulatory, Legal and Public Affairs counterparts.
Identifies areas of improvement in process/policy, develops recommendations/plan, and leads initiatives.
Assists in the management of the departmental budget, identifies and communicates budgetary needs to Operations and Finance, and identifies and projects current and future expenditures and business needs.
Collects and analyzes issues/trends that affect business to identify and act on cross-organization or cross business opportunities.
Effective use of knowledge of global marketplace, technology and business levels.
Operates independently, with recognition of when to consult departmental senior concerning risks.
In absence of Director, is responsible for day-to-day operations.
Responsible for departmental initiatives, which have significant impact on both internal and external customers.
Encourages innovation and holds employees accountable for delivering on their goals; recognizes, mentors, rewards and recommends promotion for staff members based on their performance, results, and development.
Exhibits solid understanding of regulations, and guidance of regulatory authorities, political and legal climate and industry practices related to advertising and promotions to assist in meeting organizational goals.
Possesses and leverages broad industry knowledge
Develops and implements complex processes and projects and develops and delivers strategic presentations for senior management
Identifies areas of improvement in process, policy, develops recommendations/plan and leads initiatives