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Job Title: Head of Global Regulatory Policy & Intelligence
Company Name: AbbVie
Location: Rockville, MD
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 05/01/2026
Expire Date: 05/31/2026
Job Categories: Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations, Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical, Engineering, Finance/Economics, Government and Policy, Information Technology, Sales, Science, Quality Control
Job Description
Head of Global Regulatory Policy & Intelligence

Company Description

About AbbVie

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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.


Job Description

Lead AbbVie's global Regulatory Policy & Intelligence function, overseeing Senior Director and Director-level leaders. Set strategic direction, drive organizational awareness and alignment, and ensure proactive, compliant engagement with evolving regulatory environments governing medicinal products and medical devices. Serve as executive sponsor and internal/external ambassador to influence worldwide regulatory and policy standards.

  • Set vision and strategy for AbbVie's Regulatory Policy & Intelligence portfolio, ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance obligations.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Senior Directors and Directors, fostering cross-functional collaboration and talent development.
  • Oversee monitoring and analysis of global regulatory landscapes, anticipating trends and guiding the company's response to evolving policies.
  • Represent AbbVie at the highest levels with health authorities, regulatory bodies, trade associations, and external stakeholders to shape policy outcomes.
  • Direct development of corporate positions on complex regulatory and scientific questions, ensuring input from relevant SMEs and alignment with commercial objectives.
  • Advise Executive Leadership on the impact of regulatory policy changes and provide actionable recommendations impacting product development strategy.
  • Sponsor cross-regional initiatives to harmonize regulatory approach across affiliates and geographic areas.
  • Build senior-level networks with peer companies, industry groups, regulators, and thought leaders.
  • Lead resolution of high-impact internal and external policy conflicts using advanced negotiation and consensus-building skills.
  • Ensure compliance with scientific, ethical, statutory, quality, and business requirements across the company.

Qualifications

  • Required: Advanced degree (Masters or higher) in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, Law, Policy, or another relevant discipline.
  • Extensive experience (typically 15+ years) in regulatory affairs, health authority, and/or policy, with significant leadership in a global organization.
  • Proven track record of leading and developing senior teams in a matrix, multinational environment.
  • Deep knowledge of international regulatory frameworks, policy development, and health authority interactions.
  • Exceptional strategic, negotiation, communication (oral and written), and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience representing organizations externally at senior level (e.g., trade associations, regulatory agencies).
  • Multilingual capabilities are strongly preferred for global scope.

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 thisposting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location,andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.

  • 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 toparticipatein 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 employeeremainsin the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless anduntil paid andmay bemodifiedat 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.

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Website:https://careers.abbvie.com/en/job/head-of-global-regulatory-policy-and-intelligence-in-rockville-md-jid-27596?_atxsrc=HBCUConnect&utm_source=HBCUConnect
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