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Associate Director, RA Advertising & Promotion - Digital & Corporate Communications

AbbVie
12 hours ago
Remote friendly (Mettawa, IL)
United States
Corporate Functions
The Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs US Advertising and Promotion is responsible for setting strategy and leading cross-functional, multidisciplinary, therapeutic teams, and executes multidivisional initiatives. Uses global marketplace, technology and business knowledge; collects and analyzes issues and trends that affect the business; identifies and acts upon cross-organization/cross-business opportunities.

Responsibilities:
- Make decisions and plans for operations (work flow, assignments, staff development) with minimal direction; sets strategy and leads cross-functional/multidisciplinary teams and initiatives.
- Maintain and evaluate productivity metrics to project current and future business needs.
- Align and maintain effective communication channels with Medical, Marketing, Regulatory, Legal and Public Affairs; identify process/policy improvements, develop recommendations/plans, and lead initiatives.
- Assist with departmental budget management; identify and communicate budget needs to Operations and Finance; project current and future expenditures and business needs.
- Collect and analyze issues/trends to identify and act on cross-organization/cross-business opportunities.
- Operate independently; consult senior on risks as needed; in absence of Director, handle day-to-day operations; drive departmental initiatives with significant internal/external impact.
- Encourage innovation; hold employees accountable; recognize/mentor/reward and recommend promotion based on performance and development.
- Apply knowledge of regulations and regulatory authority guidance for advertising and promotions to meet organizational goals.
- Develop/implement complex processes and projects; deliver strategic presentations for senior management.
- Hybrid work schedule (3 days in office) from Mettawa, IL; Florham Park, NJ; or Irvine, CA.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in science + 8 years relevant industry experience (e.g., regulatory affairs fellowship, Health Authority, ad promo).
- Preferred: PharmD + 6 years relevant industry experience.
- Experience in a complex, matrix environment.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Solid understanding of regulatory advertising and promotion regulations with direct responsibility.
- Experience developing and implementing successful global strategies.

Benefits (if applicable): Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) (eligible employees). Long-term incentive program eligible.