Full Job Description
This position will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining restricted substances management (RSM) regulatory requirements such as EU REACH, EU RoHS, US Conflict Minerals, China New Chemical Registration, Canadian Chemical Management Plan, Proposition 65, etc.
Responsibilities:
373 Independently organize, develop, implement, and manage assigned aspects of existing- and novel RSM chemical regulatory projects. This includes outlining scope, time and resource management, communications, and risk mitigation throughout the project. Assigned aspects include interpreting regulatory requirements, creating an actionable business process, implementing the process, and demonstrating necessary compliance.
373 Ensure RSM compliance is considered as part of long-term and short-term planning, including lifecycle management and new product introduction
373 Implement strategies and action plans for Restricted Substances (RS) activities Develop, track, and communicate progress against program milestones and deliverables
373 Work collaboratively with appropriate organizations to facilitate RSM implementation and compliance through the communication of RSM issues and development of process and tools
373 Communicate chemical regulations requirements for the markets in which AbbVie places pharmaceutical, device, and cosmetic products; critically evaluate product- and supplier documentation to understand compliance risk
373 Prepare and update guidelines, policies, procedures, and other documentation to ensure consistent implementation across multiple AbbVie sites and functions. Work to incorporate global chemical regulations appropriately within AbbVie's existing systems and functions.
373 Handle multiple projects of various complexity in parallel
373 Interact internally, across multiple functional areas, and externally, with Suppliers and Third Party Manufacturers, to obtain restricted substances supporting data to justify business and regulatory needs. Data must be well-organized and stored within existing AbbVie systems.
373 Review and analyze component and sub-assembly information, assessing for restricted substances impact
Qualifications
Qualifications:
373 Proven leadership ability and excellent communication skills
373 Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision; results oriented; strong workload organization- and problem-solving skills
373 Have strong knowledge of today's key global restricted substances regulations (e.g. EU RoHS, EU REACH); familiarity with pharmaceutical R&D, pharma manufacturing/TPM, and supply chain activities
373 Demonstrated team player with ability to work collaboratively with RSM team and functional counterparts in a global environment; ability to influence and solicit cooperation (internally and externally) to meet program objectives
373 Strong program management skills and techniques (i.e. plans, schedules, presentations, etc.)
373 Competency with Microsoft software suite (e.g. PowerPoint, MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
Education / Experience:
373 Bachelor's degree in a science or technical-related field is required
373 A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry in areas such as medical affairs, R&D, manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, etc...
373 Minimum of 8 years' experience in Restricted Substance Management or similar chemical regulatory field
373 Excellent presentation skills, proven problem-solving skills, strategic thinking
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
373 The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this roleat the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on manyfactors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
373 We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
373 This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount isearned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits thatare allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole andabsolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.