Senior R&D Regulatory Counsel, Life Sciences Innovation

AbbVie; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 182,000 - 346,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking an Associate General Counsel for the R&D Innovation Legal group to support the R&D organization on enterprise-critical issues in a evolving regulatory landscape. The role emphasizes strategic counsel, FDA regulatory expertise, and guidance on pipeline strategies.

The position requires a J.D. and bar admission, with 10+ years in life sciences law, including experience in law firms, in-house at a pharma company, or FDA settings.

Qualifications

• Specialized FDA regulatory and drug development experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to present complex issues to senior leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic counsel for senior leaders on legal and regulatory issues impacting pipeline development and product innovation.
• Provide regulatory filings and agency engagement support to Regulatory Affairs on R&D issues.
• Educate AbbVie legal and business stakeholders on emerging laws and industry trends.
• Identify complex legal issues and propose creative, business‑oriented solutions.
• Advise Vice Presidents and Officers and serve as a trusted expert in the field.

Skills

FDA regulatory experience

Drug development experience

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

J.D. and bar admission

Job description

AbbVie is seeking an Associate General Counsel for the R&D Innovation Legal group to support the R&D organization on enterprise-critical issues in a evolving regulatory landscape. The role emphasizes strategic counsel, FDA regulatory expertise, and guidance on pipeline strategies.

The position requires a J.D. and bar admission, with 10+ years in life sciences law, including experience in law firms, in-house at a pharma company, or FDA settings.