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, and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.
Job Description
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. The individual is generally considered a key opinion leader and an expert resource both within AbbVie and externally, may influence changing regulations, 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 with BTS, Business SMEs, and stakeholders to propose and lead the execution of these plans.
- 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 (A&A, Safety, Clinical, Development, PDS&T, Quality, Operations) to transform improvement concepts into executable initiatives.
- Oversees implementation and maintenance of robust data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of regulatory information. Leads ongoing data review and improvement initiatives and collaborates with cross‑functional teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure compliance.
- Drives continuous improvement of the RIM system by maintaining deep expertise in functionality and user needs, advancing RIM solutions, optimizing supporting materials—including training programs and job aids—and providing effective training to staff.
- Defines KPIs and metrics to measure success and impact of ongoing activities and innovation efforts, regularly reporting progress to leadership.
- Leverages expertise and ownership of Regulatory Information to support inspections.
- Effectively frames complex issues for decision-makers, prepares and delivers presentations that lead to actionable results.
- Works independently, demonstrates organizational influence within or across Regulatory and partner functions.
- Identifies and leads project team members effectively without direct authority, motivates to drive performance, resolves conflicts, and mitigates risks.
Qualifications
Required Education
- Bachelor’s degree in business management, information systems, engineering, math, science (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 Sciences leadership role with strong management skills.
- Strong communication skills, both oral 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, including successful implementation of complex initiatives.
Benefits
- Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) for eligible employees.
- Eligible for long‑term incentive programs.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, and transforming lives. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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