Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs

Job Description
Responsible for the development and implementation of US and Canada regulatory strategic and tactical planning for assigned on market products or those products in development for Aesthetics-Pharma. This individual demonstrates the ability to combine knowledge of scientific, regulatory &
business issues to enable development and commercialization of products that are developed, manufactured or distributed to meet relevant US and Canada regulatory requirements. Assures that regulatory strategies defined within the GRPT, are effectively implemented and maintained in line with changing regulatory and business needs.
Responsibilities:
- This individual has responsibility for products/multiple driver indications for one or more products or projects within Global Regulatory Aesthetics Pharma and supports the Global Regulatory Lead (GRL, Director), in the development and execution of the regulatory strategy. Area of responsibility has significant regulatory impact and possibly significant impact to AbbVie and Allergan Aesthetics overall.
- Manages interface with Health Authority for US FDA for key projects/issues, including direct collaboration with review division personnel. Also serves as primary liaison and interfaces with FDA for meetings, teleconferences and coordinates preparation of FDA meeting briefing packages and responses.
- Collaborates and liaisons with Canadian Regulatory team to understand regulatory requirements in order to in the development and execute the regulatory strategy and representing the Canadian team in GRPT meetings.
- Advise internal customers who may contribute to regulated communication on Regulatory/FDA issues including Public Affairs, Clinical Development, Legal, and others such as Commercial. Demonstrates excellent negotiation skills, problem solving skills and builds consensus.
- Operates independently, with recognition of when to consult management. Makes decisions and plans for operations (work flow, assignments, staff development) within area of responsibility with minimal direction). Assists in the development, training, and mentoring of staff members.
- Coordinates, prepares and/or supervises the preparation and review of regulatory submissions consistent within US and Canada regulatory requirements and guidelines and assures complete and timely response to Health Authorities during application review. Ensures application of established policies and best practice regulatory standards for all US/Canada product registrations.
- Demonstrates solid understanding of current US and Canada regulations and guidance, political and legal climate and industry practices to assist in meeting organizational goals. Broadly applies regulatory/technical knowledge of government regulations and skills across therapeutic areas and is generally recognized as a resource &
leads the department asa subject matter expert (SME) for Regulatory.
- Presents pertinent regulatory information to appropriate cross-functional areas. Operates in compliance with regulations, company policies, procedures, and guidance in alignment with regulatory product strategy and the Quality Dossier Program (QDP).