Provides project management leadership in support of GRPTs; develops schedules and wave plans to ensure regulatory milestones are adequately planned and tracked, and works with Regulatory staff across the globe to drive the execution of GRPT-related activities and deliverables.
Interacts with ADTs and other key stakeholders across the enterprise to ensure regulatory milestones are properly communicated; periodically communicates with Regulatory management to provide timely updates on progress and/or issues that may impact the global program.
This position will work a hybrid work schedule (3 days in office) from our Lake County, IL AbbVie headquarters.
Significant Work Activities: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hr day) is required
Required experience
3 years' related experience
Proven leadership skills and presence, Experience working in a complex and matrix environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills, Ability to work with cross-functional teams
Ability to manage a budget and forecast financial requirements, Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills
Ability to resolve issues in cross-functional teams to ensure completion of assigned tasks, Keen awareness to cultural nuances; proven ability to work in a global environment
Ability to successfully interact with multi-divisional and multi-functional teams from across the globe
Preferred experience:
3 years in pharmaceutical, healthcare or regulated industry
Proficient in project planning and management including successful implementation of business process initiatives
Experience facilitating process modeling and redesign initiatives
Training and/or experience with process modeling tools
Knowledge of Continuous Improvement/Lean Six Sigma concepts
Note: Higher education may compensate for years of experience; years of experience may compensate for education
Required Education:
Bachelor's degree in science (biology, chemistry, microbiology, medical technology, pharmacy, pha
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insurance
Additional Information
The Senior Associate, Regulatory Strategic Planning , is responsible for successfully delivering project management capabilities for cross-functional teams within the Regulatory Affairs organization. The individual combines knowledge of scientific, regulatory, and business processes to properly drive the execution of AbbVie's regulatory strategies. Responsibilities include developing and managing the schedules, activities, and deliverables for the Global Regulatory Product Teams (GRPTs), interacting with key stakeholders, and supporting process improvement efforts to help achieve business performance goals for regulatory compliance and productivity.