Associate Director, RA CMC

Associate Director Regulatory Affairs, Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC)

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.

The Associate Director Regulatory Affairs, Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) works with internal and external partners to deliver products to patients. Prepares CMC regulatory strategies that enable first pass approvals. Develops and manages content strategy for regulatory submissions, including INDs/CTAs and amendments, new marketing applications and supplements/variations. Builds and maintains relationships within the Regulatory Affairs functional areas, Operations and Research & Development (R&D) organizations. Represents CMC on teams such as product development, Global Regulatory Product Teams and Operations brand teams to negotiate, influence, and provide strategic advice. Serves as strategic liaison with the regulatory agencies (e.g., FDA) regarding CMC matters.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares CMC regulatory product strategies. Prepares and manages regulatory submissions, including new applications and amendments, renewals annual reports, supplements and variations and responds to regulatory information.
• Analyzes and interprets information that impacts regulatory decisions. Seeks expert advice and technical support as required for strategies and submissions
• Reviews and revises regulatory submissions to effectively present data and strategy to regulatory agencies
• Develops strategies for CMC agency meetings, manages preparation for agency meetings, and manages content of pre-meeting submissions. Serves as the point of contact for the regulatory agency meetings.
• Manages products and change control with an understanding of regulations and company policies and procedures. Analyzes and approves manufacturing change requests.
• Represents CMC regulatory affairs on teams such as the product development, Global Regulatory Product Teams and Operations brand teams, for assigned projects; negotiates with and influences team members with support of management to maximize chances for first pass approval of regulatory submissions
• Stays abreast of regulatory procedures and changes in regulatory climate. Analyzes legislation, regulation and guidance, provides analysis to the organization
• Develops, implements, and documents policies and procedures within the regulatory affairs department. Leads initiatives internal to RA CMC.
• Represents CMC regulatory affairs on project initiatives with other functional areas to drive efficiencies across the company.
• Trains, develops and mentors individuals; may include formal supervisory responsibilities

Qualifications:

• Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology or Pharmacology, Engineering or related subject.
• Preferred Education: Relevant advanced degree preferred. Certification a plus.
• Required Experience: 8 years pharmaceutical with at least 3 years of demonstrated leadership
• Preferred Experience: 10 years pharmaceutical experience including 5-plus years in regulatory affairs or 5-plus years in Discovery, R&D, or Manufacturing.
• Experience developing and implementing successful global regulatory strategies. Experience working with Health Authority.
• Experience working in a complex and matrix environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Note: Higher education may compensate for years of experience

Additional Information

• 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.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.

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

US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:

Recruitment Fraud Alert

• AbbVie will never request sensitive personal information (such as bank account details, social security numbers, or payment of any kind) during the recruitment process.
• If you suspect you have received a fraudulent offer or communication claiming to be from AbbVie, please do not respond, open any attachments, or click on any hyperlinks.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of AbbVie, please contact us immediately.

Protect yourself by verifying job offers and communications. Your safety is important to us.

Pay Range: $141500 - 268500 USD

Where We Work

Role is primarily site- or office-based but can occasionally be performed remotely. Employees who are site/office-based and can occasionally perform their role virtually work both in the office and remotely*, following the policies and regulations in place at their location. US Employees must be in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Three days in the office is the minimum; some individuals or teams may require more in-office days due to meetings, business/project needs or their role.