Regulatory Affairs Officer

Allergan; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Helsinki is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Officer. The ideal candidate will manage regulatory reviews, support marketing authorisations, and ensure compliance. Applicants should have a degree in pharmacy or life sciences, experience in the industry, and be fluent in Finnish and English. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative healthcare solutions in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Ongoing growth and learning opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in regulatory, pharmacovigilance, or quality.
• Fluent in Finnish and English; Swedish is an advantage.
• Living in the greater Helsinki area.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regulatory and compliance reviews on marketing materials.
• Participate in cross-functional development projects.
• Deliver training on Codes of Ethics and regulatory guidelines.
• Manage artwork changes to pharmaceutical products.
• Support obtaining and maintaining marketing authorisations.
• Develop regulatory local Standard Operating Procedures.
• Liaise with international regulatory affairs functions and authorities.
• Stay updated on legislation and industry best practices.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Customer Focus

Education

University degree in pharmacy or life sciences

Job description

Company Description

AbbVie'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 AbbVie, please visit www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Our Finnish affiliate is consistently awarded Best Workplace with Great Place to Work – something we are proud of and hope you will contribute to when you join AbbVie!

Job Description

We are now growing our team and seeking a Regulatory Affairs Officer to join our Finnish affiliate in Helsinki.

This is an opportunity to join a highly experienced group, proudly led by our Head of Regulatory Affairs Finland, whose leadership is characterised by trust, empathy, fairness, and transparency. In this position your key responsibilities include:

• Conduct regulatory and compliance reviews and approvals on marketing materials in accordance with approved product information, local legislation, PIF Code of Ethics, and AbbVie’s internal procedures.
• Actively participate in our cross‑functional development projects and give input to commercial initiatives.
• Deliver training on Codes of Ethics, internal procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
• Manage artwork changes to our pharmaceutical products portfolio.
• Support the team in obtaining and maintaining marketing authorisations for pharmaceutical products.
• Maintain and develop our regulatory local Standard Operating Procedures and support the continuous improvement of internal processes.
• Liaise with our international regulatory affairs functions, national authorities, and relevant trade associations as needed.
• Maintain awareness of updates in legislation and industry best practice.
• Always uphold AbbVie’s ethical standards.

Qualifications

Ideally you have a couple of years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry – e.g. regulatory, pharmacovigilance or quality – or have completed a recent internship in one of these functions. Alternatively, you are currently working as a pharmacist and would like to commence your career in the pharmaceutical industry.

Must‑Have Requirements

• University degree in pharmacy or life sciences related field
• Reside in the greater Helsinki area (this is an office‑based position)
• Fluent in Finnish and English (both written and spoken); Swedish is seen as an advantage.

Key Competencies & Behaviours

• Strong time management and prioritisation skills, with an ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent communication with a transparent and collaborative approach toward colleagues and stakeholders
• High attention to detail and a commitment to compliance and accuracy in regulatory processes
• A customer‑focused, solution‑oriented team player, motivated to support both internal teams and external partners

Why Join AbbVie?

• Thrive as part of a welcoming and supportive team and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions
• Benefit from ongoing growth, learning opportunities, and professional development

Ready to Apply?

Please fill in your application and CV into our recruiting system at thelatest by 03.12.2025. We are assessing applications continually so please don't wait to apply. Along with your CV we’d love you to address the following question: Why are you interested in transitioning from your current role (e.g., pharmacy, regulatory internship, etc.) to regulatory affairs within the pharmaceutical industry, and what skills or experiences do you feel will help you succeed in this position at AbbVie?

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