Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs US Advertising and Promotion
Responsibilities:
- Set strategy and lead cross-functional, multidisciplinary therapeutic teams and multidivisional initiatives; plan operations (workflow, assignments, staff development) with minimal direction.
- Maintain and evaluate productivity metrics to forecast current and future business needs.
- Align and maintain 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, including identifying and communicating budgetary needs and projecting expenditures and business needs.
- Operate independently and consult senior leadership as needed for risks; in the Directorโs absence, own day-to-day operations and lead initiatives with significant impact on internal and external customers.
- Encourage innovation and hold employees accountable for goals; mentor, recognize, reward, and recommend promotions based on performance and development.
- Apply knowledge of advertising/promotion regulations and guidance to support organizational goals.
- Develop and implement complex processes/projects; deliver strategic presentations for senior management.
- Identify areas for improvement in process/policy and lead related initiatives.
- Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office from AbbVie headquarters in Mettawa, IL or Florham Park, NJ.
Significant Work Activity:
- Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8-hour day).
Qualifications:
- Bachelorโs degree plus 8+ years of relevant experience (e.g., pharmaceutical/medical devices/biologics experience; pharmacy rotations in Public Health).
- Advanced degree preferred (MS, MPH, MSN, PA, DNP, PhD, PharmD, JD, MD) plus 6 years of relevant industry experience; certification a plus.
- US Regulatory Affairs Advertising and Promotion experience (highly preferred).
- Experience working in a complex, matrix environment.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Experience developing and implementing successful global regulatory strategies.
- Management capacity experience (preferred).
Benefits (as stated):
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- Eligible for short-term incentive programs.