Regulatory Affairs Manager
Abbott
Summary
This position works out of our Lake Forest, IL location in the Core Lab, Diagnostics Division. The Regulatory Affairs Manager provides regulatory review and strategic guidance for advertising and promotional materials and activities, including digital, customer-facing, and external communications supporting U.S. and global marketing initiatives across medical devices, in vitro diagnostics (IVDs), Digital Health solutions, automation platforms, software-enabled products, and select non-medical products.
Job description
Review and approve promotional materials to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, approved labeling, corporate policies, divisional procedures, and ethical business practices. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to support product claims, assess and mitigate regulatory risk, and enable compliant communications throughout the product lifecycle.
What You'll Work On
- Provide regulatory input to product lifecycle planning.
- Combines scientific, regulatory, and business expertise to assess product claims, evaluate regulatory risk, and provide guidance that supports compliant product communications and business objectives.
- Reviews and aligns product communications with applicable regulations, approved labeling, corporate policies, and divisional procedures to maintain compliance throughout all stages of the product lifecycle.
- Support the development, maintenance, and implementation of multi-country regulatory strategies, as applicable.
- Utilize regulatory expertise to develop strategies and recommendations on complex regulatory issues.
- Identify and assess emerging regulatory issues and changes that may impact business activities.
- Provide regulatory guidance and support to regional and country Regulatory affiliates on advertising, promotional, digital, and external communications activities, as needed.
- Interpret and apply regulatory requirements, company policies, and divisional procedures to support compliant business activities.
- Communicate regulatory risks and recommend appropriate risk mitigation strategies to stakeholders.
- Support alignment and consistency of regulatory approaches for promotional and external communications across global, regional, and local markets, as appropriate.
- Partners cross-functionally to support business needs while acting as a trusted regulatory resource, providing expertise, guidance, and knowledge sharing to drive team and organizational success.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of regulatory review processes, procedures, and training related to advertising and promotion activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent).
- 4-5 years' experience in a regulated industry (e.g., medical products, nutritionals).
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
- Ph.D. in a technical area or law is helpful.
- Certification is a plus (such as RAC from the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society.)
- Experience in regulatory preferred but may consider quality assurance, research and development/support, scientific affairs, operations, or related areas.
- 2(+) years in Ad/Promo (Advertising / Promotions) regulatory experience with any of the following medical products: IVD's, Clinical Chemistry, and/or Pharmacology.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent).
- 4-5 years' experience in a regulated industry (e.g., medical products, nutritionals).
Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Debt Assistance
- Education Benefit
- Career Development
Company overview
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare leader with a 135-year legacy of innovation, dedicated to helping people live healthier, fuller lives through life-changing technologies and products. Headquartered in Abbott Park, Illinois, the company operates in more than 160 countries with a workforce of approximately 114,000 professionals. Abbott's diversified portfolio spans four core business segments: medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. The company is particularly renowned for its groundbreaking medical devices including cardiovascular technologies, diabetes management systems like the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitor, neuromodulation devices for chronic pain, and the AVEIR DR dual chamber leadless pacemaker system. In diagnostics, Abbott has been instrumental in developing critical tests, including the first licensed HIV test in 1985 that helped secure blood supply safety. The company's nutrition division produces leading infant formulas like Similac, while its pharmaceutical business provides quality branded generic medicines. Abbott consistently ranks among Fortune's Most Admired Companies and maintains a strong commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility, making it a trusted partner in advancing global healthcare.