Senior Manager, RA Global Regulatory Strategy US & Canada (Hybrid)

Role Summary

The Senior Manager, RA Global Regulatory Strategy US and Canada is responsible for the development and implementation of US and Canada regulatory strategic and tactical planning (RSTP) for assigned on market products or those products in development. Ensures regulatory strategies defined within the GRPT are implemented and maintained in line with changing regulatory and business needs. Identifies and gathers data needed to support filings, responses to inquiries, and registration maintenance to enable commercialization of products that are developed, manufactured, or distributed to meet relevant US and Canada regulatory requirements. This is a hybrid role based at AbbVie's Lake County, IL office.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a product(s) or products with multiple driver indications within a Therapeutic Area and supports the Manager (Global Regulatory Lead (GRL), Associate Director, or Director), in the development & execution of the regulatory strategy. Assigned matters may have a moderate impact on business activities and operations.
• Serves as HA liaison and interfaces with FDA for meetings, teleconferences and coordinates preparation and completion of FDA meeting briefing packages and responses. Advise internal customers who may contribute to regulated communication on Regulatory/FDA issues including Public Affairs, Clinical Development, Legal, and others such as Commercial.
• Functions independently in negotiation and decision-making for project related issues that have cross-functional impact. Assists in the development and training of staff members.
• Key contributor responsible for the preparation and review of regulatory submissions consistent within US and Canada regulatory requirements and guidelines and assures complete and timely response to Health Authorities during application review.
• Supports the regulatory submission and approval process. Broadly applies regulatory/technical knowledge of government regulations and skills across therapeutic areas.
• Recommends and implements changes to difficult projects based on knowledge and expertise, accurate interpretation of US and Canada government regulations, guidance, as well as corporate policies and management-related considerations.
• Presents pertinent regulatory information to appropriate cross-functional areas.
• Operates in compliance with regulations, company policies, procedures, and guidance in alignment with regulatory product strategy and the Quality Dossier Program (QDP).

Qualifications

• Required: Education: Bachelor’s degree (pharmacy, biology, chemistry, pharmacology) or industry related.
• Preferred: Education: Advanced Degree a plus. Certifications a plus.
• Required: Experience: 6 years Regulatory, R&D, or Industry-related experience.
• Preferred: Experience: 2-3 years in pharmaceutical regulatory activities
• Shows excellent negotiation, problem-solving, and consensus-building abilities.
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills within Regulatory and across the organization.
• Ability to deliver challenging messages without compromising important business relationships.
• Proven ability to implement successful US and Canada regulatory strategies in a complex, matrix environment.
• Global regulatory experience is a plus; experience interfacing with government regulatory agencies.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (pharmacy, biology, chemistry, pharmacology) or industry-related.
• Advanced Degree (preferred).