IACUC Compliance Manager | Animal Research Oversight

AbbVie; Atlanta (GA); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

AbbVie is seeking an experienced IACUC Compliance Manager to lead the institution's animal care and use program in Atlanta, GA. You will ensure regulatory compliance with USDA/AWA, AAALAC, The Guide, and FDA readiness, while overseeing audits, documentation, and communications across the IACUC.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong communication skills, and the ability to train staff and investigators on policies and procedures to uphold AbbVie’s high standards for animal welfare.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or certification in animal research/compliance.
• Minimum of 6 years in a laboratory animal related field, with 2 years experience in a compliance role.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsabilités

• Manage the animal research program oversight process, ensuring regulatory compliance for AbbVie’s animal care and use practices; oversees all aspects of a complex compliance program in accordance with regulatory requirements and institutional policies.
• Serves as the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Compliance Manager and a voting member of the IACUC.
• Lead IACUC meetings, create agendas, write minutes, and develop annual goals to improve the compliance program and build a sustainable culture of compliance; maintain IACUC communications and documentation.
• Internal quality assurance for IACUC functions including audits and oversee electronic IACUC management system; provide program support to local CM and research staff.
• Coordinate FDA audits, AAALAC program descriptions, site visits, and USDA inspections; maintain readiness documents and annual reports.
• Monitor regulatory trends and communicate updates to leadership; oversee IACUC policies and procedures to ensure evolving regulatory compliance.
• Onboard new IACUC members and manage training for staff and new Principal Investigators; conduct continuing education on IACUC policies and use of electronic databases.
• Manage semiannual animal program evaluations and facility inspections; resolve noncompliance issues and maintain regulatory documentation for authorities and the IO.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Formation

Bachelor's Degree or certifications in animal research/compliance

Description du poste

AbbVie is seeking an experienced IACUC Compliance Manager to lead the institution's animal care and use program in Atlanta, GA. You will ensure regulatory compliance with USDA/AWA, AAALAC, The Guide, and FDA readiness, while overseeing audits, documentation, and communications across the IACUC.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong communication skills, and the ability to train staff and investigators on policies and procedures to uphold AbbVie’s high standards for animal welfare.