Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs CMC (Onsite Hybrid)

Company Description 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 : immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on X , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , LinkedIn , and Tik Tok .Job Description As an Associate Director of Regulatory Affairs in Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC), you will collaborate with both internal and external partners to ensure the successful delivery of products to patients. Your scope of work will include innovative areas such as protein therapeutics, antibody-drug conjugates (ADC), and cell & gene therapies. You will be responsible for creating CMC regulatory strategies that facilitate first-pass approvals of regulatory submissions. This involves developing and managing content strategies for submissions, including Investigational New Drug (IND) applications, Clinical Trial Applications (CTAs), amendments, new marketing applications, and supplements / variations.In this role, you will build and sustain robust relationships across Regulatory Affairs, Operations, and Research & Development (R&D) functions. You will represent CMC on various teams, including product development, Global Regulatory Product Teams, and Operations brand teams, where you will use your negotiation and influence skills to provide strategic guidance. Additionally, you will act as a strategic liaison with regulatory agencies, such as the FDA, to ensure alignment on CMC matters.Responsibilities Include : Prepares CMC regulatory product strategies. Prepares and manages regulatory submissions, including new applications and amendments, annual reports, supplements and variations, and responds to regulatory information.Analyzes and interprets information that impacts regulatory decisions. Seeks expert advice and technical support as required for strategies and submissions.Reviews and revises regulatory submissions to effectively present data and strategy to regulatory agencies.Develops strategies for CMC agency meetings, manages preparation for agency meetings, and manages content of pre-meeting submissions. Serves as the point of contact for the regulatory agency meetings.Manages products and change control with an understanding of regulations and company policies and procedures. Analyzes and approves manufacturing change requests.Represents CMC regulatory affairs on teams such as product development, Global Regulatory Product Teams, and Operations brand teams for assigned projects; negotiates with and influences team members with the support of management to maximize chances for first-pass approval of regulatory submissions.Stays abreast of regulatory procedures and changes in the regulatory climate. Analyzes legislation, regulation, and guidance, providing analysis to the organization.Develops, implements, and documents policies and procedures within the regulatory affairs department. Leads initiatives internal to RA CMC.Represents CMC regulatory affairs on project initiatives with other functional areas to drive efficiencies across the company.Trains, develops, and mentors individuals; may include formal supervisory responsibilities.Qualifications Required Education : Bachelor's degree in pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacology, Engineering, or related subject.Preferred Education : Relevant advanced degree preferred. Certification a plus.Required Experience : 8 years in pharmaceuticals with at least 3 years of demonstrated leadership.Preferred Experience : 10 years biologics CMC development experience including 5-plus years in regulatory affairs.Experience working in a complex and matrix environment.Strong oral and written communication skills.Additional Information Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local 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 time of 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 the future.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical / dental / vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.Note : No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community, and embracing diversity and inclusion. 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