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Job DescriptionThe Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs, Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) works with internal and external partners to deliver products to patients to deliver biologics products to patients, including mAb, ADC and cell & gene therapies. 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.
Responsibilities:
- 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
- Responds to global regulatory information requests.
- Develops strategies for CMC agency meetings, manages preparation for agency meetings, and manages content of pre-meeting submissions.
- 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
- 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. Participates in initiatives internal to RA CMC.
Represents CMC regulatory affairs on project initiatives with other functional areas to drive efficiencies across the company. - This role will work a hybrid work schedule (3 days in office & 2 days remote) from the Waltham, MA & Lake County, IL headquarters.
Significant Work Activities: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hr day) is required
Qualifications- Required Education: Bachelor’s 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 experience. 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 in a complex and matrix environment.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Note: Higher education may compensate for years of experience
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 thisposting 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 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 remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless anduntil 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 and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacology, Engineering or related field
- Advanced degree (relevant) or certification
- 8 years pharmaceutical experience
- 10 years pharmaceutical experience including 5+ years in regulatory affairs or 5+ years in Discovery, R&D, or Manufacturing
- Experience developing and implementing global regulatory strategies
- Experience preparing and managing regulatory submissions (INDs/CTAs, marketing applications, supplements/variations, annual reports)
- Experience with biologics CMC (mAb, ADC, cell & gene therapies)
- Experience managing CMC change control and approving manufacturing change requests
- Experience working in a complex matrix environment
- Strong oral and written communication skills
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are portrayed as a standout, with a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match up to 6% and an additional annual company contribution based on age and service. Feedback suggests this materially boosts perceived total compensation for many U.S. employees.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave are emphasized, including up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all parents and 4 weeks of paid caregiver leave in the U.S. Feedback suggests these policies are a meaningful differentiator for employees balancing family needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is described as extensive, with tiered vacation that scales with tenure, 17 company holidays, and two paid volunteer days in the U.S. Feedback suggests the breadth of leave contributes notably to overall benefits satisfaction.
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