Director, Regulatory Affairs Information Management

Director of Regulatory Information Management

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 Director of Regulatory Information Management (RIM) leads the advancement of business capabilities to enable efficient, consistent, and compliant use, and management, of Regulatory information across AbbVie and with Health Authorities. Provides strategic design, implementation, and ongoing improvements of Regulatory business capabilities. In addition, the individual is generally considered a key opinion leader and an expert resource both within AbbVie and externally. The individual may influence changing regulations and guidance, interface with outside regulatory agencies and provide executive management with RIM metrics and reports.

• Proposes and executes enhancement within the Regulatory Information Management vision. Provides strategic design, development, and implementation plans for the RIM Solution (Cosmos), and works alongside BTS, Business SMEs, and stakeholders to propose and lead the execution of these plans.
• Provides strategic design, implementation, and ongoing improvements of Regulatory business capabilities, and works closely with Regulatory Business Process Owners and other internal partners to identify, prioritize, and deliver sound RIM processes and supporting technologies in support of Regulatory strategies.
• Leverages a working knowledge of Regulatory business processes across the complete drug product lifecycle including A&A, Safety, Clinical, Development, PDS&T, Quality, and Operations to transform improvement concepts into executable initiatives. Seeks input from and forges agreements among sponsors regarding initiative goals and objectives across multiple domains to drive benefit across the enterprise.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of robust data to ensure the accuracy, consistency and integrity of regulatory information. Lead ongoing data review and improvement initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement of the Regulatory Information Management (RIM) system by maintaining deep expertise in its functionality and user needs. Advance RIM solutions, optimize supporting materials—including training programs and job aids—and provide effective training to staff. Represent RIM in internal and external forums, including staff meetings, regional meetings, and conferences.
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success and impact of ongoing activities and innovation efforts, regularly reporting progress to leadership.
• Leverage expertise and ownership of Regulatory Information to support inspections.
• Effectively frames complex issues for decision-makers. Prepares and delivers effective presentations that lead to actionable results. Draws upon personal knowledge of RA business processes, global regulations, and process improvement methods to propose and design innovative business process improvements.
• Works independently in a role that demonstrates organizational influence within or across Regulatory and partner functions.
• As applicable, identifies and leads project team members effectively without direct authority; motivates to drive performance, resolve conflicts and mitigate risks.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in business management, information systems, engineering, math, science (e.g., biology, chemistry, pharmacy, medical), or related field

Required Experience:

• 12+ years' pharmaceutical, device, or industry related experience
• 5 years of experience leading a team
• Previous Life Science leadership role with strong management skills
• Strong communication skills, both orally and written
• Strong business acumen and negotiating skills
• Experience working in a complex and matrix environment
• Ability to craft compelling business cases and sell new ideas
• Proficiency in project planning and management experience including successful implementation of complex initiatives.

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: $160500 - 305000 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.