Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs, Europe Regulatory Policy and Intelligence (all genders) (fulltime, regular)
About this opportunity
Company Description
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.
Job Description
Welcome to AbbVie! As part of an international company with ca. 57,000 employees worldwide and around 3,500 employees in Germany, you will have the opportunity of addressing some of tomorrows unmet medical needs in close collaboration with your colleagues. Are you passionate about improving global health care? Do you want to contribute to improving patients' quality of life through your expertise? In a challenging work environment that offers opportunities of developing and increasing your own skills? Youve come to the right place!
Together, we break through – as Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs, Europe Regulatory Policy and Intelligence (all genders)
The Associate Director, Europe Regulatory Policy & Intelligence (RPI), will be a strong subject matter expert in regulatory policy and procedure, laws and regulations with a comprehensive understanding of how regulatory policy is shaped and developed within Europe, and the business context for R&D. Also, in this role you will lead assigned regulatory policy topics in a collaborative cross-functional environment and will work closely with counterparts from US/C and JPAC. The role will address policy and intelligence assimilation, analysis of changes in the regulatory environment, development of policy positions and advocacy strategies to advance policy goals through internal and external collaboration to ensure alignment with AbbVie portfolio priorities.
Make your mark:
Independently manages and leads regional topics in the regulatory policy and intelligence function. Defines scientific and regulatory policy initiatives within assigned areas. A high level of proactivity and business acumen is required.
Serves as policy subject expert based on in depth knowledge of key regulatory issues and scientific basis. Analyzes proposed policies with clear emphasis on communicating impact of trends. Leads formation of corporate position to share with trade associations, ensuring cross functional alignment.
Prepares and presents complex written and oral reports to Senior Management and external audiences on scientific and regulatory topics. Exceptional communication skills are needed to translate complex data into high-value insights.
Effectively uses negotiation skills to resolve policy issues when unable to agree internally. Anticipates and communicates consequences of path chosen.
Serves as liaison to trade associations for management on scientific and regulatory issues.
Supports supervisor and Senior Management in discussions of complex policy topics at trade associations.
Contributes to regulatory product development strategy by responding to information requests and providing an analysis of the regulatory environment.
Conducts external outreach with regulators, peers, and trades. Creates and responds to opportunities to enhance AbbVie’s relationship by participating in policy-related meetings. Utilizes local network of pharma companies to obtain policy-related information.
Qualifications
This is how you make a difference:
Bachelor`s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacology, Law or a related health or life- science discipline.
10 + years in pharmaceutical industry or with a health authority, including hands-on regulatory policy experience and an established regulatory network across Europe
Proven ability to translate policy trends into corporate positions and to influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders in a complex matrix environment
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to make complex scientific and regulatory topics clear for senior management and external audiences
Excellent written and oral English communication skills
What we offer you:
with a diverse work environment where you can have a real impact
with an open corporate culture
with an attractive salary
with an intensive onboarding process with a mentor at your side
with flexible work models for a healthy work-life balance
with a corporate health management that offers comprehensive health and exercise programs
with company social benefits
with a wide range of career opportunities in an international organization
with top-tier, attractive development opportunities
with a strong international network
At multiple times, we have been globally recognized as a "Great Place to Work" and we are proud to provide our employees with the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance. We take our impact on the environment and our communities seriously and therefore focus on giving something back on a regular basis. We are committed to equality, equity, diversity and inclusion (EED&I) – a commitment that is fundamental to us. This includes appreciating different perspectives, creating an inclusive culture and treating all employees with dignity and respect.
At AbbVie, your individual contributions count – help us move mountains together. Be a part of our success, grow with us and accomplish more than you could have imagined. Sounds like the perfect career opportunity for you? We look forward to receiving your application! All you need is a complete CV – we will discuss everything else with you in person.
Any questions? Feel free to email us at TalentAcquisition.de@abbvie.com – We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Additional Information
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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