Director, Regulatory BD & Global Strategy

AbbVie Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Long-term incentives

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. is seeking a Director of Regulatory Business Development to lead regulatory assessments, due diligence, and development strategies for in-license/out-license and acquisitions.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams across regulatory, R&D, and business development to evaluate opportunities and negotiate deal terms. The role requires strategic leadership in global regulatory affairs, risk assessment, and contract development, with responsibilities spanning multiple regions and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years regulatory experience with drug development in US and Canada.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and negotiating with external partners.
• Strong communication and global regulatory strategy skills.
• Experience in in-licensing/out-licensing, M&A regulatory due diligence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare regulatory science assessments for in-license/out-license and acquisitions.
• Lead GRS evaluations for venture investments in platform technologies.
• Support out-license/divestiture of development-stage compounds.
• Develop regulatory strategy inputs into development plans and contracts.
• Manage regulatory budgets and external consultant resources.
• Communicate regulatory risks and recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Regulatory strategy

Due diligence

Cross-functional leadership

Negotiation

Regulatory affairs

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Regulatory databases

Job description

AbbVie Inc. is seeking a Director of Regulatory Business Development to lead regulatory assessments, due diligence, and development strategies for in-license/out-license and acquisitions.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams across regulatory, R&D, and business development to evaluate opportunities and negotiate deal terms. The role requires strategic leadership in global regulatory affairs, risk assessment, and contract development, with responsibilities spanning multiple regions and