IACUC Compliance Lead - Trials & Animal Welfare

AbbVie Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Short-term incentive programs

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a leader to manage the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) program at designated site(s). You will ensure regulatory compliance with USDA AWA, AAALAC, and related guidelines while upholding AbbVie's ethical biomedical research standards.

You will lead IACUC meetings, coordinate audits, and serve on the IACUC Leadership team. The role includes training staff, maintaining documentation, and liaising with regulatory authorities to ensure readiness for inspections

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification in animal research/compliance.
• At least 6 years in a laboratory animal field with 2 years in a compliance role.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to challenge the status quo and make tough decisions.
• Experience identifying animal welfare and compliance issues and mitigating risk.

Responsibilities

• Oversee AbbVie’s animal care and use program and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Serve as IACUC Compliance Manager and voting member of IACUC.
• Lead IACUC meetings, set agendas, write minutes, and set annual goals.
• Maintain IACUC communications and documentation for inspections.
• Audit and manage the electronic IACUC system and provide program support.
• Coordinate AAALAC, USDA inspections, and regulatory readiness activities.
• Prepare IACUC portions of program descriptions and site assessment materials.
• Monitor regulatory trends and update leadership on new requirements.
• Onboard IACUC members and deliver ongoing training for staff and PIs.

Skills

Oral and written communication

IACUC regulatory compliance

Leadership in compliance

Problem solving in compliance

Independent multi-project work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or certification in animal research/compliance

Tools

IACUC management system

Job description

AbbVie is seeking a leader to manage the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) program at designated site(s). You will ensure regulatory compliance with USDA AWA, AAALAC, and related guidelines while upholding AbbVie's ethical biomedical research standards.

You will lead IACUC meetings, coordinate audits, and serve on the IACUC Leadership team. The role includes training staff, maintaining documentation, and liaising with regulatory authorities to ensure readiness for inspections