Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs Advertising & Promotion - Oncology

The Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs US Advertising and Promotion-Oncology is responsible for setting strategy and leading cross-functional, multidisciplinary, therapeutic teams, and executes multidivisional initiatives. The Associate Director envisions the future by using global marketplace, technology and business knowledge, collects and analyzes issues and trends that affect the business. This individual identifies and acts upon cross-organization or cross-business opportunities and possesses and leverages broad industry knowledge. This role will work a hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remotely) from our Mettawa, IL; South San Francisco, CA; Florham Park, NJ or Irvine, CA AbbVie headquarters. Significant Work Activities: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hr day) is required.

Responsibilities

Make decisions and plans for operations (workflow, assignments, staff development) within area of responsibility with minimal direction; Sets strategy and leads cross-functional/multidisciplinary therapeutic teams and multidivisional initiatives; Maintains and evaluates productivity metrics to project current and future business needs; Aligns and maintains effective communication channels with key Medical, Marketing, Regulatory, Legal and Public Affairs counterparts; Assists in the management of the departmental budget, identifies and communicates budgetary needs to Operations and Finance; Collects and analyzes issues/trends that affect business to identify and act on cross-organization or cross business opportunities; Operates independently and is responsible for day-to-day operations in the absence of the Director; Responsible for departmental initiatives with significant impact on internal and external customers; Encourages innovation and holds employees accountable for delivering on their goals; recognizes, mentors, rewards and recommends promotion for staff members; Exhibits solid understanding of regulations, guidance of regulatory authorities, political and legal climate and industry practices related to advertising and promotions; Develops and implements complex processes and projects and delivers strategic presentations for senior management; Identifies areas of improvement in process, policy, develops recommendations/plan and leads initiatives

Requirements

Minimum bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in science (biology, chemistry, microbiology, immunology, medical technology, pharmacy, pharmacology) is required; 8+ years of pharmaceutical experience with a Bachelor's, or 5+ years with a Pharm D, plus relevant advertising and promotion experience; Solid understanding of regulatory advertising and promotion regulations, with direct responsibility in this area; Experience working in a complex and matrix environment; Strong oral and written communication skills

Nice to have

Master's, Ph.D or Pharm D preferred; Oncology experience is preferred; Experience in management capacity preferred

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick); Medical, dental and vision insurance; 401(k) for eligible employees; Eligibility for long-term incentive programs