Abbott Laboratories
Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs – US New Product Introductions & On-Mar
Abbott Laboratories, Alameda, California, United States, 94501
Working at AbbottAt Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPOAn excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contributionTuition reimbursement, the
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education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.The OpportunityThis
Associate Director Regulatory Affairs – US New Product Introduction and On-Market Changes
will work on-site out of our Alameda, CA location in the Diabetes Care Division. We’re focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. Our FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitors have revolutionized the way roughly 6 million people worldwide manage their diabetes.This is an exciting opportunity with responsibilities for US submissions for new product introductions, which include breakthrough advancement in diabetes management and digital health technology solutions to address the spectrum of customer needs. Projects include our continuous glucose-ketone monitoring system that will continuously monitor both glucose and ketone levels in one sensor. The role will also include responsibilities for regulatory support for on-market change management and manufacturing sites. The individual has department level influence with experience in US submissions (PMA / 510k / DeNovo), people management and development, and is generally recognized as an expert resource both within Abbott and externally. The individual may monitor and influence changing regulations and guidance, interface with outside regulatory agencies and trade associations, develop regulatory submission strategy, and provide executive management with regulatory metrics/information.WHAT YOU’LL DODevelop global regulatory strategies for product development and planning throughout the product lifecycle.Analyze and compare regulatory outcomes with initial product concepts and recommend future strategies and actions.Provide technical leadership and strategic input on complex issues and to business units.Anticipate regulatory obstacles and emerging issues throughout the product lifecycle and develop solutions with other members of regulatory and related teams.Develop and communicate a vision for the organizational unit assigned.Create project plans and timelines.Lead functional groups in the development of relevant data to complete a regulatory submission.Write and edit technical documents.Recruit, develop and manage regulatory professionals.Evaluate performance of and assist in career development planning for subordinates.Administer/meet regulatory requirements to achieve excellent compliance status with no enforcement actions.Negotiate with regulatory authorities during the development and review process to ensure submission approval.Review and approve labeling to ensure compliance.Monitor emerging issues and identify solutions.Negotiate internally and externally with regulatory agencies.Identify need for new regulatory policies, processes and SOPs and approve them.Evaluate regulatory risks of corporate policies.Oversee processes involved with maintaining annual licenses, registrations, listings and patent information.Ensure compliance with product post-marketing approval requirements.Develop, implement and manage appropriate SOPs and systems to track and manage product-associated events.Actively contribute to the development and functioning of the crisis/issue management program.Analyze product-associated problems and develop proposals for solutions.Oversee system to ensure that product safety issues and product-associated events are reported to regulatory agencies.Provide regulatory input for product recalls and recall communications.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRINGRequiredBachelor's degree5-7 years’ experience in a regulated industry (e.g., medical products).5-7 years’ experience in regulatory preferred but may consider quality assurance, research and development/support, scientific affairs, operations, or related area. Note: Higher education may compensate for years of experience.PreferredBachelor's degree in computer science, math, engineering, or medical fields.M.S. in a technical area or M.B.A. is preferred. A Ph.D. in a technical area or law is helpful.Certification is a plus (such as RAC from the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society.)Previous experience with 510k / PMA / DeNovo submissions or class I / II exempt software devices.7-10 years’ experience in a regulated industry. Regulatory area is preferred but may consider software or systems research and development, or related area.Ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams.Must be able to juggle multiple and competing priorities.Strong written, verbal, presentation, and organizational skills.Experience with FDA QSR.Has a sound knowledge of a variety of alternatives and their impact on the business.Apply Now* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:
www.abbottbenefits.comFollow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at
www.abbott.com , on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/Abbott
and on Twitter @AbbottNews.
The base pay for this position is $144,100.00 – $288,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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student debt program and
FreeU
education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.The OpportunityThis
Associate Director Regulatory Affairs – US New Product Introduction and On-Market Changes
will work on-site out of our Alameda, CA location in the Diabetes Care Division. We’re focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. Our FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitors have revolutionized the way roughly 6 million people worldwide manage their diabetes.This is an exciting opportunity with responsibilities for US submissions for new product introductions, which include breakthrough advancement in diabetes management and digital health technology solutions to address the spectrum of customer needs. Projects include our continuous glucose-ketone monitoring system that will continuously monitor both glucose and ketone levels in one sensor. The role will also include responsibilities for regulatory support for on-market change management and manufacturing sites. The individual has department level influence with experience in US submissions (PMA / 510k / DeNovo), people management and development, and is generally recognized as an expert resource both within Abbott and externally. The individual may monitor and influence changing regulations and guidance, interface with outside regulatory agencies and trade associations, develop regulatory submission strategy, and provide executive management with regulatory metrics/information.WHAT YOU’LL DODevelop global regulatory strategies for product development and planning throughout the product lifecycle.Analyze and compare regulatory outcomes with initial product concepts and recommend future strategies and actions.Provide technical leadership and strategic input on complex issues and to business units.Anticipate regulatory obstacles and emerging issues throughout the product lifecycle and develop solutions with other members of regulatory and related teams.Develop and communicate a vision for the organizational unit assigned.Create project plans and timelines.Lead functional groups in the development of relevant data to complete a regulatory submission.Write and edit technical documents.Recruit, develop and manage regulatory professionals.Evaluate performance of and assist in career development planning for subordinates.Administer/meet regulatory requirements to achieve excellent compliance status with no enforcement actions.Negotiate with regulatory authorities during the development and review process to ensure submission approval.Review and approve labeling to ensure compliance.Monitor emerging issues and identify solutions.Negotiate internally and externally with regulatory agencies.Identify need for new regulatory policies, processes and SOPs and approve them.Evaluate regulatory risks of corporate policies.Oversee processes involved with maintaining annual licenses, registrations, listings and patent information.Ensure compliance with product post-marketing approval requirements.Develop, implement and manage appropriate SOPs and systems to track and manage product-associated events.Actively contribute to the development and functioning of the crisis/issue management program.Analyze product-associated problems and develop proposals for solutions.Oversee system to ensure that product safety issues and product-associated events are reported to regulatory agencies.Provide regulatory input for product recalls and recall communications.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRINGRequiredBachelor's degree5-7 years’ experience in a regulated industry (e.g., medical products).5-7 years’ experience in regulatory preferred but may consider quality assurance, research and development/support, scientific affairs, operations, or related area. Note: Higher education may compensate for years of experience.PreferredBachelor's degree in computer science, math, engineering, or medical fields.M.S. in a technical area or M.B.A. is preferred. A Ph.D. in a technical area or law is helpful.Certification is a plus (such as RAC from the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society.)Previous experience with 510k / PMA / DeNovo submissions or class I / II exempt software devices.7-10 years’ experience in a regulated industry. Regulatory area is preferred but may consider software or systems research and development, or related area.Ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams.Must be able to juggle multiple and competing priorities.Strong written, verbal, presentation, and organizational skills.Experience with FDA QSR.Has a sound knowledge of a variety of alternatives and their impact on the business.Apply Now* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:
www.abbottbenefits.comFollow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at
www.abbott.com , on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/Abbott
and on Twitter @AbbottNews.
The base pay for this position is $144,100.00 – $288,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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