Paralegal - R&D Innovation and Global Alliances Legal

Role Summary

Paralegal to join the R&D Innovation and Global Alliances (RDGA) Legal team, supporting AbbVie’s R&D organization by advising on strategies to accelerate development, engaging with government authorities, and working with collaboration partners. Role suitable for proactive problem-solvers who can work independently; experience managing contracts and engagements with regulatory and healthcare authorities is preferred. Hybrid role with at least three days onsite in North Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve routine issues within area of responsibility by using legal knowledge to develop solutions and implement resolutions.
• Plan and prepare for meetings with internal and external stakeholders and maintain departmental files, contracts and government submissions in compliance with corporate and government regulations.
• Assist in process improvement and resource development to meet current and future needs of Legal department.
• Collaborate regularly with attorneys and business stakeholders on assigned projects to find solutions to routine legal issues.
• Update various contact lists and verify/update data in various databases.
• Manage contracts and exhibits for Global Alliances Legal team and oversee compilation of data and submissions to federal agencies for R&D Innovation Legal team.
• Create and provide monthly, periodic, and special request reports.
• Keep abreast of changes in laws affecting client areas, including FDA guidance documents, OIG Advisory Opinions, and US and international enforcement actions, and inform RDGA Legal group and stakeholders of relevant changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or ABA approved Paralegal Certificate required.
• Minimum 2 years experience within a law firm or legal department of a corporation required.
• Discretion, independent judgment and critical thinking for managing and completing assignments.
• Strong communication skills to gather information from stakeholders and negotiate internally and externally on routine matters.
• Strong writing and analytical skills to review, draft and prepare legal documents.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, project management and multitasking skills to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines.
• Foundational understanding of rules and procedures for interpreting and enforcing laws in pharmaceutical context preferred.
• Foundational problem solving skills to identify and propose solutions.
• Experience managing contracts and engagements with regulatory and other healthcare authorities preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; understanding of cloud-based applications such as SharePoint and OneDrive.