Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs CMC - Hybrid Onsite
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Healthcare
Healthcare Management, Healthcare Administration -
Management
Healthcare Management
Company Description
Abb Vie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about Abb Vie, please visit us at Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, You Tube, Linked In and Tik Tok.
Job DescriptionThe Associate Director Regulatory Affairs, Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) works with internal and external partners to deliver products to patients.
This role offers the opportunity to apply and further develop regulatory and technical expertise in small molecule CMC development of peptides and sterile injectables
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This individual prepares CMC regulatory strategies that enable first pass approvals. Develops and manages content strategy for regulatory submissions, including INDs/CTAs and amendments, new marketing applications and supplements/variations. Builds and maintains relationships within the Regulatory Affairs functional areas, Operations and Research & Development (R&D) organizations. Represents CMC on teams such as product development, Global Regulatory Product Teams and Operations brand teams to negotiate, influence, and provide strategic advice.
Serves as strategic liaison with the regulatory agencies (e.g., FDA) regarding CMC matters.
- Prepares CMC regulatory product strategies. Prepares and manages regulatory submissions, including new applications and amendments, renewals annual reports, supplements and variations and responds to regulatory information.
- Analyzes and interprets information that impacts regulatory decisions. Seeks expert advice and technical support as required for strategies and submissions.
- Reviews and revises regulatory submissions to effectively present data and strategy to regulatory agencies.
- Develops strategies for CMC agency meetings, manages preparation for agency meetings, and manages content of pre‑meeting submissions. Serves as the point of contact for the regulatory agency meetings.
- Manages products and change control with an understanding of regulations and company policies and procedures. Analyzes and approves manufacturing change requests.
- Represents CMC regulatory affairs on teams such as the product development, Global Regulatory Product Teams and Operations brand teams, for assigned projects; negotiates with and influences team members with support of management to maximize chances for first pass approval of regulatory submissions.
- Stays abreast of regulatory procedures and changes in regulatory climate. Analyzes legislation, regulation and guidance, provides analysis to the organization.
- Develops, implements, and documents policies and procedures within the regulatory affairs department. Leads initiatives internal to RA CMC.
- Represents CMC regulatory affairs on project initiatives with other functional areas to drive efficiencies across the company.
- Trains, develops and mentors individuals; may include formal supervisory responsibilities.
This role is an onsite hybrid opportunity based in Abb Vie’s Lake County, IL office.
Qualifications- Required
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology or Pharmacology, Engineering or related subject. - Preferred Education:
Relevant advanced degree preferred. Certification a plus. - Required Experience:
8 years pharmaceutical with at least 3 years of demonstrated leadership. - Preferred Experience:
10 years pharmaceutical experience including 5-plus years in regulatory affairs or 5-plus years in Discovery, R&D, or Manufacturing. - Experience developing and implementing successful global regulatory strategies. Experience working with Health Authority.
- Experience working in a complex and matrix environment.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Note:
Higher education may compensate for years of experience.
The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith…
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