Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs Advertising & Promotion - Digital & Corporate Communications
AbbVie
August 06, 2026
Remote friendly (Mettawa, IL)
United States
$141,500 - $268,500 USD yearly
Corporate Functions
Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs US Advertising and Promotion
Responsibilities:
- Set strategy and lead cross-functional/multidisciplinary therapeutic teams and multidivisional initiatives; make operational decisions (work flow, assignments, staff development) with minimal direction.
- Maintain and evaluate productivity metrics for current and future business needs.
- Coordinate communication channels with Medical, Marketing, Regulatory, Legal, and Public Affairs; identify process/policy improvements, develop recommendations/plans, and lead initiatives.
- Collect and analyze issues/trends affecting the business to identify and act on cross-organization/cross-business opportunities using global marketplace and technology/business knowledge.
- Operate independently; consult senior leadership as needed for risks; in the absence of the Director, handle day-to-day operations.
- Encourage innovation and hold employees accountable; mentor, recognize, reward, and recommend promotions based on performance/results/development.
- Apply regulatory knowledge and guidance for advertising and promotional compliance aligned to organizational goals.
- Develop/implement complex processes and projects; deliver strategic presentations to senior management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in science (biology, chemistry, microbiology, medical technology, pharmacy, pharmacology, nursing, etc.) + 8 years relevant industry experience (e.g., regulatory affairs fellowship, Health Authority, ad promo).
- Preferred: PharmD + 6 years relevant industry experience.
- Experience in complex, matrix environments.
- Strong oral and written communication.
- Solid understanding of regulatory advertising/promotion regulations with direct responsibility.
- Experience developing and implementing successful global strategies.
Benefits / Application instructions:
- Hybrid schedule (3 days in office) from Mettawa, IL; Florham Park, NJ; or Irvine, CA.
- Benefits and application instructions: not provided in the job description content excerpt.
Significant Work Activities:
- Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8-hour day) required.
Responsibilities:
- Set strategy and lead cross-functional/multidisciplinary therapeutic teams and multidivisional initiatives; make operational decisions (work flow, assignments, staff development) with minimal direction.
- Maintain and evaluate productivity metrics for current and future business needs.
- Coordinate communication channels with Medical, Marketing, Regulatory, Legal, and Public Affairs; identify process/policy improvements, develop recommendations/plans, and lead initiatives.
- Collect and analyze issues/trends affecting the business to identify and act on cross-organization/cross-business opportunities using global marketplace and technology/business knowledge.
- Operate independently; consult senior leadership as needed for risks; in the absence of the Director, handle day-to-day operations.
- Encourage innovation and hold employees accountable; mentor, recognize, reward, and recommend promotions based on performance/results/development.
- Apply regulatory knowledge and guidance for advertising and promotional compliance aligned to organizational goals.
- Develop/implement complex processes and projects; deliver strategic presentations to senior management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in science (biology, chemistry, microbiology, medical technology, pharmacy, pharmacology, nursing, etc.) + 8 years relevant industry experience (e.g., regulatory affairs fellowship, Health Authority, ad promo).
- Preferred: PharmD + 6 years relevant industry experience.
- Experience in complex, matrix environments.
- Strong oral and written communication.
- Solid understanding of regulatory advertising/promotion regulations with direct responsibility.
- Experience developing and implementing successful global strategies.
Benefits / Application instructions:
- Hybrid schedule (3 days in office) from Mettawa, IL; Florham Park, NJ; or Irvine, CA.
- Benefits and application instructions: not provided in the job description content excerpt.
Significant Work Activities:
- Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8-hour day) required.