Associate Specialist, Scientific Compliance

Allergan; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Business Compliance Liaison for Development Sciences to ensure GxP compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory standards. The role collaborates across Dev Sci, QA, and AbbVie Operations to uphold quality systems and compliance.

The candidate will support centralized document management, participate in improvement initiatives, and help manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced global environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a scientific field.
• 3 years of industry experience (associate level) or 0-2 years with Bachelor's in GxP or related field.
• Experience with document management processing preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft apps (SharePoint, OneNote, Word, Excel) and Veeva Vault/Salesforce is preferred.
• Basic understanding of R&D drug development/medical device processes.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills for business/technical use.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, global team environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Quality System documents and manage QS documents.
• Collaborate with global document management teams across functions.
• Act as centralized contact to support the Quality Intelligence process for Dev Sci.
• Contribute to Scientific Compliance efforts within the team.
• Adhere to AbbVie codes of conduct and policies.
• Utilize systems and tools to support centralized business processes.
• Support compliance and process-improvement initiatives.
• Respond to unexpected occurrences and evolving business needs.
• Identify escalation of potential compliance risks.
• Work in a cross-functional, team-based setting and manage multiple tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in a scientific field

Tools

SharePoint

OneNote

Word

Excel

Veeva Vault

Salesforce

AbbVie OneTrack

Job description

Company Description

About AbbVie

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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.

Job Description

Ensure GxP compliance to AbbVie policies/processes/procedures, global regulatory requirements, and industry guidelines. Remain current with major compliance trends and their application within the biopharmaceutical industry.

Role Overview

Serve as a business compliance liaison for Development Sciences (Dev Sci) scientific personnel involved in pipeline research and product development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including personnel from Dev Sci, other R&D groups, including QA, and AbbVie Operations, to ensure compliance with relevant policies, regulations, and industry standards throughout all research and development activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Quality System (QS) documents, including the creation, modification, and management of QS documents.
• Collaborate as part of a global document management team, engaging with cross-functional stakeholders at all organizational levels to facilitate document management and compliance objectives.
• Act as a centralized point of contact to support the Quality Intelligence process on behalf of Development Sciences.
• Learn new skills and contribute where needed within the Scientific Compliance team to support an "All for One AbbVie" approach.
• Adhere to codes of conduct and ethical principles and ensure compliance with applicable AbbVie policies and procedures.
• Utilize systems, documents, and tools to provide compliance support for centralized business function processes
• Support compliance and process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Respond to unexpected occurrences and business needs.
• Identify and appropriately escalation potential compliance risks.
• Work in a highly team-based, cross-functional environment for daily activities/decision-making.
• With oversight, manage several tasks simultaneously.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Associate's degree (scientific field preferred).
• Typically 3 (Associate's), or 0-2 (Bachelor's) years of industry related (i.e. GxP) experience.
• Experience with document management processing is preferred.
• Familiarity with various software applications such as Microsoft platform (i.e., SharePoint, OneNote, Word, Excel, etc.), Veeva Vault, Salesforce (AbbVie OneTrack), etc. is preferred
• Basic understanding of R&D drug development/medical device processes preferred.
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to effectively communicate in a clear manner; proficient in business/technical communications.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Works well in a fast-paced global team environment

Additional Information

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographiclocation,andwemay ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may bemodified in thefuture.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
• This job is eligible toparticipate in our short-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable.Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeremains in the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

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