Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs, Global Reg Strategy US & Canada

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term incentive programs

Benefits package

Job summary

AbbVie seeks a Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs for US & Canada to lead regulatory strategy development and execution for on‑market and development products. You will ensure GRPT plans are implemented across teams to support filings and registrations.

This hybrid role demands strong negotiation and communication skills, plus 6+ years in regulatory affairs. You will interface with FDA, operate in a complex matrix, and contribute to global regulatory strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (pharmacy, biology, chemistry, pharmacology) or industry related.
• Advanced Degree a plus. Certifications a plus.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in regulatory affairs, R&D, or related field, including 2–3 years of regulatory activities.
• Demonstrates negotiation skills and effective communication across Regulatory and organization.
• Global regulatory experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement US and Canada regulatory strategies for assigned products.
• Act as HA liaison and interface with FDA for meetings and briefing packages.
• Independently negotiate and make decisions on project issues with crossfunctional impact.
• Prepare and review regulatory submissions for US and Canada; respond to Health Authorities.

Skills

Regulatory strategy

Negotiation

Communication

FDA liaison

Global regulatory

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs, Global Reg Strategy US & Canada

• Full-time
• Salary Min: 124500
• Salary Max: 236500
• Workday Global Grade: 19
• Compensation: USD 124,500 - USD 236,500 - yearly

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 at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube.

The Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs, Global Reg Strategy US & Canada is responsible for the development and implementation of US and Canada regulatory strategic and tactical planning (RSTP) for assigned on market products or those products in development. The Senior Manager assures that regulatory strategies defined within the GRPT, are effectively implemented and maintained in line with changing regulatory and business needs.This individual identifies and gathers data needed to support filings, responses to inquiries, and registration maintenance to enable commercialization of products that are developed, manufactured or distributed to meet relevant US and Canada regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for a product(s) or products with multiple driver indications within a Therapeutic Area and supports the Manager (Global Regulatory Lead (GRL), Associate Director, or Director), in the development & execution of the regulatory strategy. Assigned matters may have a moderate impact on business activities and operations.
• Serves as HA liaison and interfaces with FDA for meetings, teleconferences and coordinates preparation and completion of FDA meeting briefing packages and responses. Advise internal customers who may contribute to regulated communication on Regulatory/FDA issues including Public Affairs, Clinical Development, Legal, and others such as Commercial.
• Functions independently in negotiation and decision-making for project related issues that have crossfunctional impact. Assists in the development,training of staff members.
• Key contributor responsible for the preparation and review of regulatory submissions consistent within US and Canada regulatory requirements and guidelines and assures complete and timely response to Health Authorities during application review.
• Supports the regulatory submission and approval process. Broadly applies regulatory/technical knowledge of government regulations and skills across therapeutic areas.
• Recommends and implements changes to difficult projects based on knowledge and expertise, accurate interpretation of US and Canada government regulations, guidances, as well as corporate policies and management-related considerations.
• Presents pertinent regulatory information to appropriate cross-functional areas.
• Operates in compliance with regulations, company policies, procedures, and guidance in alignment with regulatory product strategy and the Quality Dossier Program (QDP).
• This role will work a hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remotely) from our Lake County, IL; Florham Park, NJ or Irvine, CA AbbVie headquarters.

Significant Work Activities:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hr day) is required

• Required Education: Bachelor’s degree (pharmacy, biology, chemistry, pharmacology) or industry related.
• Preferred Education: Advanced Degree a plus. Certifications a plus
• Required Experience: Minimum of 6 years of experience in regulatory affairs, research and development, or a related pharmaceutical industry field, including at least 2–3 years of experience performing pharmaceutical regulatory activities.
• Demonstrates excellent negotiation skills, problem solving skills and builds consensus.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills in written and oral channels both within Regulatory and across the organization.
• Able to deliver challenging messages effectively without compromising important business relationships.
• Proven skill at implementing successful US and Canada regulatory strategies regulatory strategies.
• Experience working in a complex and matrix environment.
• Global regulatory experience is a plus.
• Experience interfacing with government regulatory agencies.

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified 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 toparticipatein our long-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.