Regulatory Affairs Director

AbbVie Inc; Marlow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Manager to oversee international advertising and promotion compliance. This role involves leading a team, ensuring adherence to regulations, and collaborating across functions to drive marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive pharmaceutical experience and a strong understanding of advertising regulations. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to innovation and community service, where your expertise will significantly impact the future of healthcare.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of pharmaceutical experience, with 5 years in regulatory roles.
• Bachelor's Degree required; higher degrees preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage international regulatory positions related to advertising and promotion.
• Lead a team ensuring compliance in promotional materials.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Creative Problem-Solving

Leadership

Communication Skills

Pharmaceutical Advertising Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Master’s or Ph.D.

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 us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and TikTok.

Job Description

Responsibilities

1. Provides international regulatory position, perspective, and expertise related to advertising and promotion to internal and external customers/business partners. Maintains current knowledge of international codes of practice, regulations, and guidance that impact pharmaceutical advertising and promotion.
2. Collaborates and communicates effectively through all levels of management across multiple functions (Commercial, Medical, Legal, and Compliance). Recognized as a key resource on pharmaceutical advertising and promotion. Applies creative problem-solving methods, balancing business needs with risk assessments and regulatory compliance.
3. Manages a team responsible for reviewing and signing off on advertising and promotional materials for international marketed and development compounds, ensuring compliance and appropriate risk management.
4. Maintains current knowledge of international codes of practice, regulations, and guidance. Ensures compliance and provides input into brand strategies and key initiatives.
5. Evaluates the global industry environment and competitive landscape, providing insights and leading risk management strategies for international advertising and promotion activities.
6. Leads operations, initiatives, and strategies for the International Regulatory Affairs Advertising and Promotion team.
7. Shares best practices and contributes to marketing campaign development from concept to execution in collaboration with cross-functional partners.
8. Provides guidance on international codes to affiliate markets and presents competitive landscape analyses to foster team learning.
9. Supports departmental strategies, quality initiatives, compliance, and continuous improvement efforts.
10. Creates an environment that attracts, retains, and develops future leaders within Regulatory Advertising and Promotion.

Qualifications

• Preferred 7-10 years of pharmaceutical experience with at least 5 years in advertising and promotion regulatory roles.
• Bachelor's Degree in science or related field; Master’s or Ph.D. preferred. UK medical practitioner or pharmacist registration is a plus.
• Registered signatory or qualified to become one; experience with Abbvie signatory qualifications is preferred.
• Deep understanding of advertising and promotion regulations and international codes of practice.
• Strong management skills with 3-5 years in leadership roles.
• Experience across product lifecycle stages and in complex, matrix environments.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer committed to integrity, innovation, and community service. For more info, visit this link. US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking accommodations can learn more at this link.