Associate Director, International Regulatory Affairs Advertising & Promotion
Safeguard products and practices to adhere to the highest quality and regulatory standards. Design and deliver optimized global regulatory strategies, plans and dossiers that align with AbbVie's overall business strategy. Implement regulatory advertising and promotion strategies for marketed and development compounds in alignment with the overarching global regulatory strategy and global brand plan, and lead the international regulatory strategy for the assigned compounds. Interface with International Marketing, Global Legal and the Office of Ethics and Compliance regarding advertising and promotion strategies and tactics intended for global use.
Responsibilities
- Review and evaluate the global industry environment (regulatory, legal, and political climate) and plan strategically for overall system of regulatory communications. Provide functional input on key initiatives impacting other areas. Lead the implementation of risk management strategies and plans for global regulatory advertising and promotion.
- Provide global regulatory position, perspective, and expertise related to advertising and promotion to internal and external customers and business partners. Maintain current knowledge of global codes of practice, regulations and guidance that impact pharmaceutical advertising and promotion. Have direct international (ex‑US) accountability for assigned therapeutic areas within the Regulatory Advertising and Promotion department.
- Implement department policies and procedures and contribute significantly to the development and updates of divisional and corporate policies affecting global core messaging. Support departmental and business strategies, quality initiatives, compliance with policies and procedures, and the implementation of improvement plans. Contribute to the evaluation of departmental needs and implement solutions to enhance operations.
- Provide critical analysis and potential interpretations of the regulatory position and messaging for communications in response to highly visible pharmaceutical news with political, financial and legal interests. Create an environment that attracts, retains, empowers and mentors leaders in business knowledge, management skills, and continued development. Provide strategic input into a comprehensive training program. Negotiate and resolve decisions with Marketing, medical, and legal stakeholders.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively through all levels of management across multiple divisions and functions. Be recognized by organizational counterparts as a key company resource on pharmaceutical advertising and promotion. Apply novel and creative methods to problem‑solving. Continuously search for out‑of‑the‑box solutions while maintaining quality and regulatory adherence.
- Balance business needs and risk assessments with creative decision‑making abilities. Be responsible for assigned marketed and development compounds advertising and promotion strategies. Have accountability for the sound representation of global regulatory advertising and promotion position within and external to AbbVie, and for the operations, initiatives, and strategies of the regulatory advertising and promotion department.
- Lead cross‑functional, multidisciplinary, therapeutic teams to demonstrate compliance with international codes of practice, relevant regulations, and manage financial business goals.
- Work a hybrid schedule: 3 days in office at AbbVie Mettawa, IL headquarters.
Significant Work Activities
- Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8‑hour day) is required.
Qualifications
- Minimum bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in science (biology, chemistry, microbiology, immunology, medical technology, pharmacy, pharmacology). Master’s, Ph.D. or Pharm D preferred.
- 8+ years of pharmaceutical experience, including significant experience in advertising and promotion regulations. 5+ years with a Pharm D plus relevant ad‑promotion experience is desired.
- Solid understanding of regulatory advertising and promotion regulations and direct responsibility in this area.
- International experience desired but not required.
Benefits
- Compensation range described below is the base pay range AbbVie reasonably believes it will pay for this role based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location. The range may be modified in the future.
- Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- Eligible to participate in AbbVie long‑term incentive programs.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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 — for more information, visit US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, visit
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