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The Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) works with internal and external partners to deliver products to patients. Prepares CMC regulatory strategies that enable first pass approvals. Develops and manages content strategy for regulatory submissions, including INDs/CTAs and amendments, new marketing applications and supplements/variations. Builds and maintains relationships within the Regulatory Affairs functional areas, Operations and Research & Development (R&D) organizations. Represents CMC on teams such as product development, Global Regulatory Product Teams and Operations brand teams to negotiate, influence, and provide strategic advice. Serves as strategic liaison with the regulatory agencies (e.g., FDA) regarding CMC matters.
Additional Responsibilities Include:
- Prepares CMC regulatory product strategies. Prepares and manages regulatory submissions, including new applications and amendments, renewals 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 the product development, Global Regulatory Product Teams and Operations brand teams, for assigned projects; negotiates with and influences team members with support of management to maximize chances for first pass approval of regulatory submissions.
- Provides internal guidance and acts as a subject matter expert in various regulatory and technical aspects of small molecule CMC development such as peptides and sterile injectables.
- Stays abreast of regulatory procedures and changes in regulatory climate. Analyzes legislation, regulation and guidance, provides 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
This role is a hybrid onsite opportunity based in AbbVie's Lake County, IL office.听
- Required Education: Bachelor鈥檚 Degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology or Pharmacology, Engineering or related subject.
- Preferred Education: Relevant advanced degree preferred. Certification a plus.
- Required Experience: 8 years pharmaceutical with at least 3 years of demonstrated leadership.
- Preferred Experience: 10 years pharmaceutical experience including 5-plus years in regulatory affairs or 5-plus years in Discovery, R&D, or Manufacturing.
- Experience developing and implementing successful global regulatory strategies. Experience working with Health Authority.
- Experience working in a complex and matrix environment.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Note: Higher education may compensate for years of experience
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