IACUC Compliance Leader — Animal Research Oversight

AbbVie Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Eligibility for short-term incentive

Additional compensation transparency

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. is seeking an IACUC Compliance Manager to lead the institutional animal care and use program at designated site(s) ensuring compliance with USDA, AAALAC, The Guide, and local authorities. Responsibilities include managing the oversight program for all research animals and serving as a voting IACUC member.

You will guide protocol planning, maintain documentation, and prepare for inspections while driving a culture of ethics and high welfare standards across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or certification in animal research/compliance.
• Minimum 6 years in a laboratory animal field, with 2 years in a compliance role.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience challenging the status quo and making difficult decisions.
• Proven ability to identify animal welfare and compliance risks.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Experience presenting IACUC topics at regional meetings.
• Commitment to a culture of compliance and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee animal care and use compliance program per regulatory requirements.
• Serve as IACUC Compliance Manager and voting member.
• Lead IACUC meetings, set agendas, document minutes, set annual goals.
• Quality assurance for IACUC functions including audits of animal numbers.
• Manage electronic IACUC management system and provide program support.
• Act as regulatory contact for FDA audits and AAALAC/USDA reviews.
• Monitor regulatory trends and update leadership on changes.
• Communicate with IACUC leadership, IO, vet staff, safety, and CM training.
• Guide staff in planning protocols and onboarding new IACUC members.
• Manage semiannual evaluations and animal facility inspections.

Skills

IACUC compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Audits & inspections

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Policy development

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

IACUC management system

Job description

AbbVie Inc. is seeking an IACUC Compliance Manager to lead the institutional animal care and use program at designated site(s) ensuring compliance with USDA, AAALAC, The Guide, and local authorities. Responsibilities include managing the oversight program for all research animals and serving as a voting IACUC member.

You will guide protocol planning, maintain documentation, and prepare for inspections while driving a culture of ethics and high welfare standards across the organization.