Director, RA Global Regulatory Strategy

AbbVie•Irvine, IL

15h

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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. The Director Regulatory Affairs Global Regulatory Lead (GRL I) in Global Regulatory Strategy is responsible for developing and implementing global regulatory strategies to secure and maintain market approval for product(s) in assigned therapeutic area. Leads the Global Regulatory Product Team (GRPT). Project responsibilities may include Area Lead (US/Canada) role. May lead the Labeling Regulatory Strategy Team (LRST). Ensures strategic messaging in global regulatory dossiers and responses under guidance of management. May serve as the primary regulatory interface with the AST and supporting teams. Ensures compliance with global regulatory requirements. Manages compounds through all phases of development, including post approval and throughout the life cycle of the product. Demonstrates strong understanding of drug development and leadership behaviors consistent with level. Develops and implements acceleration strategies with guidance from supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in life sciences (pharmacy, biology, chemistry, pharmacology or related subject).
5+ years of regulatory experience. Some portion may include relevant exposure to pharmaceutical regulatory work (e.g., other R&D role or specialized training).
Proven 3+ years in a strategic leadership role with strong project management skills.
Experience working in a complex and matrix environment, and with multiple stakeholders.
Experience interfacing with government regulatory agencies.
Strong communication and proactive negotiation skills.
Business acumen and able to work under pressure

Nice To Haves

Relevant advanced degree is preferred.
Certification a plus
7+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical regulatory activities; preferably in at least 2 regions/major countries.
Experience developing and implementing successful global regulatory strategies.
Drug development experience preferred.
Strong clinical foundation preferred.

Responsibilities

Interfaces with the LRST and AST to implement cross-functional company objectives.
Under supervision, leads the GRPT to development of creative global strategies in line with applicable regulations to achieve business objectives for development and marketed product.
Proactively seeks expert advice and technical support from cross functional stakeholders, supervisor, and TAH level personnel.
Leads cross-functional stakeholders and regulatory professionals to ensure inclusion of appropriate and clear strategic messaging in the content of global regulatory dossiers and responses to regulatory Agency requests.
Accountable for ensuring that corporate goals are met.
With support from manager, acts as key internal leader and driver of regulatory policy and strategy for assigned products.
Leads preparation and maintenance of global regulatory product strategies for assigned products.
Under guidance of supervisor, leads regulatory and cross-functional team in the preparation and maintenance of risk assessment and mitigation strategy development for assigned products and communicates plan to relevant stakeholders
May participate in regulatory and Company initiatives.
May influence the development of regulations and guidance.
Analyzes legislation, regulations and guidance and provides analysis to the organization, with worldwide accountability for assigned products.
Follows company policies and procedures for regulatory record keeping and may develop and implement policies and procedures within the RA department.
Under guidance from supervisor, ensures alignment of global regulatory strategies with Sr. Management
Under direction of supervisor, presents meaningful regulatory assessments and regulatory recommendations to executive management with.
Proactively informs AST and management of issues, risks and mitigations.
Provides assessment of impact on global programs.
Provides informed regulatory opinion based on experience and expertise.
Under direction from supervisor, makes decisions regarding work processes or operational plans and schedules to achieve the program objectives established by senior management.
Follows budget allocations and keeps supervisor informed on project resourcing.