About AbbVie
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, as well as products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.
Job Description
The Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs US Advertising and Promotion is responsible for setting strategy and leading cross‑functional, multidisciplinary therapeutic teams and executing multidivisional initiatives. The role envisions the future by leveraging global marketplace insights, technology and business knowledge, collecting and analyzing issues and trends that affect the business, identifying cross‑organization opportunities, and leveraging broad industry knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Make decisions and plans for operations (workflow, assignments, staff development) within the area of responsibility with minimal direction.
- Set strategy and lead cross‑functional/multidisciplinary therapeutic teams and multidivisional initiatives.
- Maintain and evaluate productivity metrics to project current and future business needs.
- Align and maintain effective communication channels with key Medical, Marketing, Regulatory, Legal and Public Affairs counterparts; identify areas of improvement in process or policy, develop recommendations, and lead initiatives.
- Assist in the management of the departmental budget, identify and communicate budgetary needs to Operations and Finance, and project current and future expenditures.
- Operate independently, consulting with senior department staff regarding risks; when the Director is absent, responsible for day‑to‑day operations and departmental initiatives that significantly impact internal and external customers.
- Encourage innovation and hold employees accountable for their goals; mentor, recognize, reward, and recommend staff for promotion based on performance.
- Exhibit solid understanding of regulations and guidance from regulatory authorities, political and legal climate, and industry practices related to advertising and promotions.
- Develop and implement complex processes, projects, and strategic presentations for senior management.
- Work a hybrid schedule (3 days in office) from AbbVie's headquarters in Mettawa, IL; Florham Park, NJ; or Irvine, CA.
Significant Work Activities
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8‑hour day) is required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree plus 8+ years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical, medical devices, biologics, pharmacy or public health.
- Advanced degree preferred (MS, MPH, MSN, PA, DNP, PhD, PharmD, JD, MD) plus 6 years of industry experience; certification is a plus.
- Experience in US Regulatory Affairs Advertising and Promotion highly preferred.
- Experience working in a complex matrix environment.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Experience developing and implementing successful global regulatory strategies.
- Experience in a management capacity preferred.
Benefits
Competitive base pay and comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
Equal Opportunity Employer
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, and serving our community. AbbVie welcomes applications from Veterans and people with disabilities.
Contact Information
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