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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 Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs, Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) works with internal and external partners to deliver products to patients to deliver biologics products to patients, including mAb, ADC and cell & gene therapies. Prepares CMC regulatory strategies that enable first pass approvals. Develops and manages content strategy for regulatory submissions, including INDs/CTAs and amendments, new marketing applications and supplements/variations. Builds and maintains relationships within the Regulatory Affairs functional areas, Operations and Research & Development (R&D) organizations. Represents CMC on teams such as product development, Global Regulatory Product Teams and Operations brand teams to negotiate, influence, and provide strategic advice.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares CMC regulatory product strategies. Prepares and manages regulatory submissions, including new applications and amendments, renewals annual reports, supplements and variations and responds to regulatory information.
- Analyzes and interprets information that impacts regulatory decisions. Seeks expert advice and technical support as required for strategies and submissions.
- Reviews and revises regulatory submissions to effectively present data and strategy to regulatory agencies.
- Responds to global regulatory information requests.
- Develops strategies for CMC agency meetings, manages preparation for agency meetings, and manages content of pre-meeting submissions.
- Manages products and change control with an understanding of regulations and company policies and procedures. Analyzes and approves manufacturing change requests.
- Represents CMC regulatory affairs on teams such as the product development, Global Regulatory Product Teams and Operations brand teams, for assigned projects; negotiates with and influences team members with support of management to maximize chances for first pass approval of regulatory submissions.
- Stays abreast of regulatory procedures and changes in regulatory climate. Analyzes legislation, regulation and guidance, provides analysis to the organization.
- Develops, implements, and documents policies and procedures within the regulatory affairs department. Participates in initiatives internal to RA CMC.
- Represents CMC regulatory affairs on project initiatives with other functional areas to drive efficiencies across the company.
This role will work a hybrid work schedule (3 days in office & 2 days remote) from the Waltham, MA & Lake County, IL headquarters.
Qualifications
- Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology or Pharmacology, Engineering or related subject.
- Preferred Education: Relevant advanced degree preferred. Certification a plus.
- Required Experience: 8 years’ pharmaceutical experience.
- Preferred Experience: 10 years pharmaceutical experience including 5-plus years in regulatory affairs or 5-plus years in Discovery, R&D, or Manufacturing.
- Experience developing and implementing successful global regulatory strategies.
- Experience working in a complex and matrix environment.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Note: Higher education may compensate for years of experience.
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 long-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 Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs, Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) works with internal and external partners to deliver products to patients to deliver biologics products to patients, including mAb, ADC and cell & gene therapies. Prepares CMC regulatory strategies that enable first pass approvals. Develops and manages content strategy for regulatory submissions, including INDs/CTAs and amendments, new marketing applications and supplements/variations. Builds and maintains relationships within the Regulatory Affairs functional areas, Operations and Research & Development (R&D) organizations. Represents CMC on teams such as product development, Global Regulatory Product Teams and Operations brand teams to negotiate, influence, and provide strategic advice.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares CMC regulatory product strategies. Prepares and manages regulatory submissions, including new applications and amendments, renewals annual reports, supplements and variations and responds to regulatory information.
- Analyzes and interprets information that impacts regulatory decisions. Seeks expert advice and technical support as required for strategies and submissions.
- Reviews and revises regulatory submissions to effectively present data and strategy to regulatory agencies.
- Responds to global regulatory information requests.
- Develops strategies for CMC agency meetings, manages preparation for agency meetings, and manages content of pre-meeting submissions.
- Manages products and change control with an understanding of regulations and company policies and procedures. Analyzes and approves manufacturing change requests.
- Represents CMC regulatory affairs on teams such as the product development, Global Regulatory Product Teams and Operations brand teams, for assigned projects; negotiates with and influences team members with support of management to maximize chances for first pass approval of regulatory submissions.
- Stays abreast of regulatory procedures and changes in regulatory climate. Analyzes legislation, regulation and guidance, provides analysis to the organization.
- Develops, implements, and documents policies and procedures within the regulatory affairs department. Participates in initiatives internal to RA CMC.
- Represents CMC regulatory affairs on project initiatives with other functional areas to drive efficiencies across the company.
This role will work a hybrid work schedule (3 days in office & 2 days remote) from the Waltham, MA & Lake County, IL headquarters.
Qualifications
- Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology or Pharmacology, Engineering or related subject.
- Preferred Education: Relevant advanced degree preferred. Certification a plus.
- Required Experience: 8 years’ pharmaceutical experience.
- Preferred Experience: 10 years pharmaceutical experience including 5-plus years in regulatory affairs or 5-plus years in Discovery, R&D, or Manufacturing.
- Experience developing and implementing successful global regulatory strategies.
- Experience working in a complex and matrix environment.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Note: Higher education may compensate for years of experience.
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 long-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 Green Card Sponsorship as a Manufacturing Manager
Document progressive manufacturing leadership experience
EB-3 skilled worker requires at least two years of qualifying experience, but EB-2 demands five years of progressive experience alongside a bachelor's degree if no advanced degree exists. Gather performance reviews, org charts, and promotion letters now to support either classification.
Target manufacturers with active PERM filing history
Use Migrate Mate to search for Manufacturing Manager roles at employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you're applying to companies that have already run the PERM process for this occupation rather than employers who are new to it.
Verify your prevailing wage tier before negotiations
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use OFLC Wage Search to find the wage level tied to your specific duties before salary discussions, so an offer doesn't stall the certification later.
Check your O*NET occupation code alignment
PERM filings succeed or fail partly on whether your actual duties match the job description filed with DOL. Review O*NET for the Manufacturing Manager occupation tasks and make sure your employer's job requirements are written to reflect your genuine, day-to-day responsibilities.
Understand how priority dates affect your timeline
If you're a national of India or China, your EB-2 or EB-3 priority date may face a significant backlog even after PERM and I-140 approval. Check the monthly Visa Bulletin from the State Department to gauge realistic adjustment-of-status or consular processing wait periods for your category.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
Once your original I-140 is approved, your priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability also lets you move to a same or similar Manufacturing Manager role without restarting the green card process.
Green Card Manufacturing Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
How is green card sponsorship for a Manufacturing Manager different from H-1B sponsorship?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary status. For Manufacturing Managers, it typically means your employer files PERM labor certification with DOL, then an I-140 petition with USCIS, followed by adjustment of status or consular processing. H-1B visa is a nonimmigrant classification renewed in increments. The PERM process also includes a formal recruitment test and a prevailing wage determination, neither of which applies to H-1B.
Does a Manufacturing Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3?
Both categories are possible. EB-2 fits if the position requires an advanced degree or if you hold a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive manufacturing management experience. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree or skilled workers with at least two years of qualifying experience. Your employer and their immigration counsel will determine which classification the specific job description and your credentials best support.
How do I find Manufacturing Manager jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Search Migrate Mate for Manufacturing Manager roles at employers with verified green card sponsorship history. Many employers sponsor H-1B visas but have never run a PERM filing, so targeting companies with an actual track record for employment-based green card sponsorship in this occupation saves time and avoids offers that stall at the labor certification stage.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from my employer?
The employer must obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL, conduct a formal recruitment test to show no qualified U.S. workers are available, and file ETA Form 9089 with DOL. The recruitment must follow specific steps and timelines set by DOL regulations. Manufacturing Manager roles typically require advertising in multiple channels, and the employer must document results before filing. The process generally takes several months before DOL certifies the application.
Can I change Manufacturing Manager jobs after my green card is filed?
Once your I-140 is approved, your priority date can transfer to a new employer's I-140 petition so you don't lose your place in the queue. If your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability allows you to move to the same or a similar Manufacturing Manager occupation without the new employer having to restart the PERM process entirely.