Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. Our 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

ABOUT ABBOTT DIAGNOSTICS:

The key to successful treatment and full recovery is often fast, accurate diagnosis. Abbott’s life-changing tests and diagnostic tools provide insights that enable smarter, faster decisions and transform the way the world is managing health.

Our pioneering technology spans the world of healthcare operations — with medical diagnostic instruments, tests, automation and informatics solutions for hospitals, reference labs, blood centers, emergency departments, physician offices and clinics.

Our location in Lake Forest, Illinois currently has an opportunity for a Project Manager, Regulatory Affairs.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Project Manager, Regulatory Affairs within Abbott Diagnostics leads project submissions for regulatory approvals and acts independently to identify and resolve problems. Applies advanced regulatory expertise to guide cross-functional partners and demonstrates strategic thinking and creativity in support of programs.

• Evaluate regulatory risks of division policies ,processes, procedures.
• Provide regulatory input to product lifecycle planning.
• Monitor regulatory outcomes of initial product concepts and provide input to senior regulatory management.
• Assist in the development of multi-country regulatory strategy and update strategy based upon regulatory changes.
• Assist in regulatory due diligence for potential and new acquisitions.
• Utilize technical regulatory skills to propose strategies on complex issues.
• Determine submission and approval requirements.
• Identify emerging issues.
• Monitor trade association positions for impact on company products.
• Anticipate regulatory obstacles and emerging issues throughout the product lifecycle and develop solutions with other members of regulatory and related teams.
• Recruit, develop and mentor regulatory professionals.
• Assess the acceptability of quality, preclinical and clinical documentation for submission filing.
• Evaluate risk of and regulatory solutions to product and clinical safety issues during clinical phases and recommend solutions.
• Compile, prepare, review and submit regulatory submission to authorities.
• Monitor impact of changing regulations on submission strategies and update internal stakeholders.
• Monitor applications under regulatory review.
• Communicate application progress to internal stakeholders.
• Monitor and submit applicable reports and ensure appropriate responses are submitted to regulatory authorities.
• Evaluate proposed preclinical, clinical and manufacturing changes for regulatory filing strategies.
• Negotiate and interact with regulatory authorities during the development and review process to ensure submission approval.
• Provide strategic input and technical guidance on regulatory requirements to development teams.
• Manage and execute preapproval compliance activities.
• Oversee processes involved with maintaining annual licenses, registrations, listings and patent information.
• Ensure compliance with product post marketing approval requirements.
• Review and approve advertising and promotional items to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Ensure external communications meet regulations.
• 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.
• Oversee system to ensure that product safety issues and product-associated events are reported to regulatory agencies
• Report adverse events to regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Provide regulatory input for product recalls and recall communications..

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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent, Bachelor's degree in science (biology ,chemistry, microbiology, immunology, medical technology, pharmacy, pharmacology), math, engineering, or medical fields is preferred.
• 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.)  
• 2-5 years of experience in regulatory preferred but may consider quality assurance, research and development/support, scientific affairs, operations, or related area.
• 4-5 years experience in a regulated industry (e.g., medical products, nutritionals).

Preferred

• Minimum 6 years Regulatory experience; 8 years preferred
• Experience with 510(k) applications, IDEs, PMA or PMA supplements and US device regulations and/or experience with EU and other international medical device regulations and submissions.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Ability to travel approximately 5%, including internationally.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to work independently with no oversight.
• Ability to identify and solve problems in a strategic manner.
• Ability to manage complex projects.
• Ability to be proactive and not reactive, to anticipate changing business and regulatory environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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