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Regulatory Affairs Director roles in the U.S. qualify as E-3 specialty occupations, requiring a degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or a related regulatory field. Australian professionals can secure E-3 visa sponsorship without entering a lottery, and the visa renews indefinitely as long as you hold a qualifying position.
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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 at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
The Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs US Advertising and Promotion is responsible for setting strategy and leading cross-functional, multidisciplinary, therapeutic teams, and executes multidivisional initiatives. The Associate Director envisions the future by using global marketplace, technology and business knowledge, collects and analyzes issues and trends that affect the business, identifies and acts upon cross-organization or cross-business opportunities and possesses and leverages broad industry knowledge.
Responsibilities:
- Make decisions and plans for operations (workflow, assignments, staff development) within area of responsibility with minimal direction. Sets strategy and leads cross-functional/multidisciplinary therapeutic teams and multidivisional initiatives.
- Maintains and evaluates productivity metrics to project current and future business needs.
- Aligns and maintains effective communication channels with key Medical, Marketing, Regulatory, Legal and Public Affairs counterparts. Identifies areas of improvement in process/policy, develops recommendations/plan, and leads initiatives.
- Assists in the management of the departmental budget, identifies and communicates budgetary needs to Operations and Finance, and identifies and projects current and future expenditures and business needs.
- Operates independently, with recognition of when to consult departmental senior concerning risks. In absence of Director, is responsible for day-to-day operations. Responsible for departmental initiatives, which have significant impact on both internal and external customers.
- Encourages innovation and holds employees accountable for delivering on their goals; recognizes, mentors, rewards and recommends promotion for staff members based on their performance, results, and development.
- Exhibits solid understanding of regulations, and guidance of regulatory authorities, political and legal climate and industry practices related to advertising and promotions to assist in meeting organizational goals. Possesses and leverages broad industry knowledge.
- Develops and implements complex processes and projects and develops and delivers strategic presentations for senior management.
- Identifies areas of improvement in process, policy, develops recommendations/plan and leads initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 8+ years of relevant experience (e.g. Applicable pharmaceutical/medical devices/biologics experience, pharmacy rotations Public Health, etc.) OR 6 years and more with advanced degree
- Experience in US Regulatory Affairs Advertising and Promotion
- Experience developing and implementing successful global regulatory strategies
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree preferred: MS, MPH, MSN, PA, DNP, PhD, PharmD, JD, MD degree
- Experience in management capacity preferred
Other Required Skills:
- Experience working in a complex and matrix environment
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- 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 role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- 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 is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are 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 and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable 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.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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 at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
The Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs US Advertising and Promotion is responsible for setting strategy and leading cross-functional, multidisciplinary, therapeutic teams, and executes multidivisional initiatives. The Associate Director envisions the future by using global marketplace, technology and business knowledge, collects and analyzes issues and trends that affect the business, identifies and acts upon cross-organization or cross-business opportunities and possesses and leverages broad industry knowledge.
Responsibilities:
- Make decisions and plans for operations (workflow, assignments, staff development) within area of responsibility with minimal direction. Sets strategy and leads cross-functional/multidisciplinary therapeutic teams and multidivisional initiatives.
- Maintains and evaluates productivity metrics to project current and future business needs.
- Aligns and maintains effective communication channels with key Medical, Marketing, Regulatory, Legal and Public Affairs counterparts. Identifies areas of improvement in process/policy, develops recommendations/plan, and leads initiatives.
- Assists in the management of the departmental budget, identifies and communicates budgetary needs to Operations and Finance, and identifies and projects current and future expenditures and business needs.
- Operates independently, with recognition of when to consult departmental senior concerning risks. In absence of Director, is responsible for day-to-day operations. Responsible for departmental initiatives, which have significant impact on both internal and external customers.
- Encourages innovation and holds employees accountable for delivering on their goals; recognizes, mentors, rewards and recommends promotion for staff members based on their performance, results, and development.
- Exhibits solid understanding of regulations, and guidance of regulatory authorities, political and legal climate and industry practices related to advertising and promotions to assist in meeting organizational goals. Possesses and leverages broad industry knowledge.
- Develops and implements complex processes and projects and develops and delivers strategic presentations for senior management.
- Identifies areas of improvement in process, policy, develops recommendations/plan and leads initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 8+ years of relevant experience (e.g. Applicable pharmaceutical/medical devices/biologics experience, pharmacy rotations Public Health, etc.) OR 6 years and more with advanced degree
- Experience in US Regulatory Affairs Advertising and Promotion
- Experience developing and implementing successful global regulatory strategies
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree preferred: MS, MPH, MSN, PA, DNP, PhD, PharmD, JD, MD degree
- Experience in management capacity preferred
Other Required Skills:
- Experience working in a complex and matrix environment
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- 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 role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- 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 is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are 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 and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable 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.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Regulatory Affairs Director
Translate your TGA credentials for U.S. hiring managers
Frame your Therapeutic Goods Administration experience explicitly in FDA and ICH framework terms on your resume. U.S. employers assess regulatory fluency by the acronyms and dossier types you cite, and TGA-only language often gets filtered out before interviews.
Target employers with active FDA submission histories
Search DOL LCA disclosure data for companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications under regulatory affairs job titles. Employers already familiar with federal submission workflows are far more likely to understand and support the E-3 visa sponsorship process.
Search Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Use Migrate Mate to filter Regulatory Affairs Director roles by employers who have sponsored E-3 or H-1B visas before. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that have never navigated visa sponsorship for this role type.
Clarify your specialty occupation case before applying
Regulatory Affairs Director roles generally qualify as specialty occupations, but your offer letter must describe duties requiring a specific degree field. Vague job descriptions linking any bachelor's to the role can create problems at the consulate, so request precise language from your employer before the LCA is filed.
Secure your LCA before negotiating your start date
DOL must certify your Labor Condition Application before you can attend your visa interview. LCA processing typically runs seven business days, but your employer's legal or HR team needs lead time. Build at least three weeks of buffer between your accepted offer and your proposed first day.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the full process
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA submission, DS-160, and consulate preparation. Regulatory affairs cases often involve specialized degree-to-role matching that benefits from expert review before your interview documents are finalized.
E-3 Visa Regulatory Affairs Director: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Regulatory Affairs Director jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search Regulatory Affairs Director roles filtered by employers with E-3 or H-1B sponsorship history. Generic job boards don't surface visa sponsorship willingness, so you end up cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored a work visa. Migrate Mate surfaces employers already familiar with the process, which significantly shortens your search timeline.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Regulatory Affairs Director role qualify as an E-3 specialty occupation?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS and consular officers assess whether the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as life sciences, pharmacy, chemistry, or regulatory science. The role's written duties must reflect that requirement. Generic language like 'bachelor's degree in a related field' can weaken the case, so work with your employer to ensure the offer letter and LCA describe the position with enough specificity.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Regulatory Affairs Director roles?
The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so you can apply at any point in the year after receiving an offer. H-1B registrations open once a year and are subject to random selection, meaning qualified candidates are frequently excluded. For Australian nationals, the E-3 is almost always the faster and more predictable path to a U.S. Regulatory Affairs Director role.
Can I change employers or move between regulatory roles while on an E-3?
Yes, but each employer change requires a new LCA and, if you're outside the U.S., a new visa stamp. If you're already in the U.S. in valid E-3 status, you can start with a new employer once the new LCA is certified, without waiting for a new visa stamp if your current stamp is still valid. Promotions within the same company that substantially change your job duties may also require a new LCA.