Associate Director, Global Regulatory Affairs- Soft Tissue Fillers

Location: Irvine
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Company Description AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on X , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , LinkedIn and Tik Tok . Job Description The Associate Director of Regulatory Affairs Soft Tissue Fillers supports regulatory objectives for the companys soft tissue fillers devices for new products introduction (NPI) including coordination, management of global submissions to support new registrations. As Global regulatory lead (GRL), directs and supports development of the regulatory strategy related to NPI activities for device regulatory activities in a variety of countries including but not limited to US, EU, Japan and China. Supports regulatory intelligence and policy activities in monitoring regulatory pathways, legislation updates, policies and initiatives that could impact new products introduction. Supports Aesthetics business at Regulatory Authority/Notified Body meetings as well as industry meetings. Supports due diligence activities and Agency audits/inspections as needed. The employee must carry out his/her responsibilities in compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance as well as all company policies and procedures. Responsibilities: Leads team and provides regulatory guidance to ensure compliance with applicable medical device regulations for new products. (If applicable) Manages direct reports; maintains high levels of work and employee accountability, further develop the team to ensure a quality mindset. Provides leadership and expertise for: regulatory strategy, regulatory operations, interactions with regulatory agencies/Notified Bodies, technical file/design dossier management and approval of Regulatory documents/statements. Supports regulatory interactions with R&D, Quality, Medical Safety and International Regulatory Affairs colleagues. Provides regulatory policy, intelligence interpretation and strategy for medical devices to support global regulatory plans, due diligence, integration, and divestitures. Acts as a key regulatory advisor to provide strategy and leadership by partnering with operating units on the implementation and training of regulatory requirements. Participates in and contributes to industry and professional meetings to maintain competency on regulatory policy issues. Supports and develops global regulatory teams to meet company objectives. This position is located onsite in Irvine, CA. Qualifications Bachelors degree or equivalent. Relevant advanced degree in a scientific discipline is highly desirable. At least 10 years of regulatory experience in the medical device industry with global, US and international experience. Strong knowledge of medical device regulations, global regulatory strategy, and regulatory submission process. Proven experience and ability to manage relationships with regulatory agency personnel. Drive proactive initiatives to ensure compliance. Ability to travel up to 10 % of time Additional Information Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law: The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemay ultimatelypay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in thefuture.Salary: $137,500 - $261,000 We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees. This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentiveprograms. This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentiveprograms Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law. AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html

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