AbbVie: Director, RA Global Regulatory Strategy — Cambridge, MA, United States

About AbbVie

AbbVie is a biopharmaceutical business focused on discovering and delivering medicines and related health solutions. Its employer introduction identifies immunology, oncology and neuroscience among its therapeutic areas, alongside the Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. The organisation's stated mission connects current health problems with the development of treatments for future medical needs. Its activities therefore have both scientific and product-delivery dimensions, with different functions supporting research, medicines and services within the named therapeutic and aesthetics areas.

The position and its setting

AbbVie lists Director, RA Global Regulatory Strategy in Cambridge, MA, United States, under reference R00146538. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 23 October 2026
• Brands: AbbVie

Responsibilities and work described

• The Director Regulatory Affairs Global Regulatory Lead (GRL II), Global Regulatory Strategy, is responsible for developing and implementing global strategies to secure and maintain market approval for product(s) in the assigned therapeutic area
• Leads the Global Regulatory Product Team (GRPT)
• Continually expands TA knowledge, and ensures strategic messaging and content of global regulatory dossiers
• May lead the Labeling Regulatory Strategy Team (LRST)
• Serves as the primary regulatory interface with AST and supporting teams
• Proactively anticipates and mitigates regulatory risks
• Ensures compliance with global regulatory requirements
• Manages compounds through all phases of development, including post approval and throughout the life cycle of the product
• Demonstrates understanding of drug development and leadership behaviors consistent with level
• Develops and implements acceleration strategies
• Manages projects and necessary documentation of reg strategies
• Interfaces with the LRST and AST to lead and support cross-functional company objectives
• Leads the GRPT to development of creative global strategies in line with applicable regulations to achieve business objectives for development and marketed products
• When necessary, seeks expert advice and technical support from functional stakeholders, supervisor, and TAH level personnel
• Leads cross-functional stakeholders and regulatory professionals to ensure inclusion of appropriate and clear strategic messaging in the content of global regulatory dossiers and responses to regulatory Agency requests
• Accountable for ensuring that corporate goals are met

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Required Education:
• Bachelor's degree in life sciences (pharmacy, biology, chemistry, pharmacology) or related subject
• Certification a plus
• Required
• 7+ years regulatory experience
• Some portion may include experience related to pharmaceutical regulatory work (e.g., other R&D role or specialized training)
• Requires drug development experience in US&C region
• 5+ years in a strategic leadership role with project management skills
• Experience working in a complex and matrix environment with multiple stakeholders and influencing cross-functional teams
• Experience interfacing with major government regulatory
• Required Experience cont'd:
• Communication and proactive negotiation skills
• Experience developing and implementing successful global regulatory strategies
• 10+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical regulatory activities, with experience as lead regulatory product strategist in two or more major regions in addition to the US, such as EU or Japan
• Global drug development foundation with business acumen
• Note: Higher education may compensate for years of experience

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• Preferred Education:
• Relevant advanced degree is preferred
• Preferred

Location, schedule and contract conditions

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• Work arrangement: Hybrid
• Advertised location: Cambridge, MA, United States

Employer details to confirm

• The employer’s posting refers to both Cambridge and North Chicago. Confirm the work location before applying.

Pay and application dates

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How to apply to AbbVie

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Relevant skills

• maintenance
• regulatory affairs
• compliance
• stakeholder management
• chemistry
• pharmacy
• training
• project management
• communication