AbbVieVerified Source

Director, RA Global Regulatory Strategy

Onsite · Boston, Massachusetts
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

Lead global regulatory strategy for AbbVie's therapeutic areas including immunology oncology neuroscience. Direct the Global Regulatory Product Team and may serve as primary interface with AST. Ensure compliance and drive acceleration strategies.

What You'll Do11

  • 1Interfaces with LRST and AST to implement cross-functional objectives
  • 2Leads GRPT to develop creative global strategies aligned with regulations
  • 3Proactively seeks expert advice from stakeholders and supervisors
  • 4Leads cross-functional stakeholders to ensure clear strategic messaging
  • 5Accountable for meeting corporate goals and driving regulatory policy
  • 6Presents regulatory assessments to executive management
  • 7Analyzes legislation and provides global impact assessments
  • 8Develops and implements risk mitigation strategies for products
  • 9Ensures alignment of regulatory strategies with senior management
  • 10Presents meaningful regulatory opinions based on experience
  • 11Makes decisions on work processes to achieve program objectives

Requirements10

  • 1Bachelor's degree in life sciences with 5+ years regulatory experience
  • 2Relevant advanced degree preferred
  • 33+ years strategic leadership with strong project management
  • 4Experience in complex matrix environments with multiple stakeholders
  • 5Proven ability to interface with government regulatory agencies
  • 6Strong communication and negotiation skills
  • 7Business acumen and ability to work under pressure
  • 87+ years pharmaceutical regulatory experience preferred
  • 9Experience developing global regulatory strategies
  • 10Strong clinical foundation preferred

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

Typeonsite
LocationBoston, Massachusetts

Required Skills

Regulatory StrategyProject ManagementLeadershipCommunicationNegotiationRisk AssessmentDrug Development
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