Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs, Europe Regulatory Policy & Intelligence

Reporting the Head of Europe, Regulatory Policy & Intelligence. Position Overview: The Associate Director, Europe Regulatory Policy & Intelligence (RPI), will be a strong subject matter expert in regulatory policy and procedure, laws and regulations with a comprehensive understanding of how regulatory policy is shaped and developed within Europe, and the business context for R&D. Ability to assimilate policy trends in the European Union, and engage with impact, in the external environment is a key capability for this role. Policy experience in life science environment is required. The role will address policy and intelligence assimilation, analysis of changes in the regulatory environment, development of policy positions and advocacy strategies to advance policy goals through internal and external collaboration. The individual will work closely with RA and cross functional colleagues to coordinate policies to ensure alignment with AbbVie portfolio priorities. The Europe RPI Associate Director develops, and maintains relations with HAs, peer company, and industry trade associations regarding scientific and regulatory policies, guided by company priorities. The role involves leadership of the development of cross-functional, multidisciplinary team responses to HA consultations, with a focus on aligning with company positions and scientific rigor. Through the provision of intelligence insights, the Associate Director assists company to comply with scientific, ethical