JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of
Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement, the [Freedom 2 Save](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and [FreeU](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists

The Opportunity

Personalized healthcare is the future. Working on Lingo, you will help build a next-generation technology that enables individuals to make decisions about how to improve energy, lose weight or enhance athletic performance. The Lingo team embodies a start-up culture and mindset with the backing of Abbott, a company with a rich history of healthcare innovation. Join us and grow your career as you help Abbott shape the future of healthcare.

We are recruiting for a Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager to join our team on-site in Alameda, CA. In this role, you will combine knowledge of scientific, regulatory and business issues to enable products to meet required legislation. Additionally, will be responsible for compiling regulatory submissions and ensure data is effectively presented for the registration of products worldwide.

What You’ll Work On

Recruits, coaches and develops organizational talent.
Fosters a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives.
Creates an entrepreneurial environment.
Provides direction and guidance to exempt specialists and/or supervisory staff who exercise significant latitude and independence in their assignments.
May manage and coach a team of regulatory employees.
Keeps the organization's vision and values at the forefront of decision making and action.
Demonstrates effective change leadership.
Builds strategic partnerships to further departmental and organizational objectives.
Develops and executes organizational and operational policies that affect one or more groups by utilizing technical/professional knowledge and skills.
Monitors compliance with company policies and procedures (e.g. compliance with FDA, BSI, EEO regulations, etc.).
Makes decisions regarding work processes or operational plans and schedules in order to achieve department objectives.
Develops, monitors and appropriately adjusts the annual budget for department(s).
Develop regulatory strategies, approval schedules, and submission standards to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.
Assess proposed regulations and communicate new requirements to the organization.
Lead the RA process for Review and analyze labeling, advertising and promotional materials while working with Marketing teams to provide regulatory strategy and compliance input.
Assist with promotional content development and review for compliance before distribution.
Lead Regulatory Affairs Ad & Promo SOP development and review.

Required****Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 9 years related work experience.
Provides direction and monitors progress of exempt specialists and/or supervisory staff toward departmental goals.
Monitors costs of projects and of human and material resources within a department or unit.
Monitors company-wide indicators such as market share and profitability.
Monitors external environment in area of technical or professional responsibility.
Develops and/or identifies new work processes and the improved utilization of human and material resources within the assigned or related functions or groups.
Facilitates others' participation in the continuous improvement program.
Investigates and solves problems that impact work processes and personnel within or across units or departments.
Develops and communicates a vision for the organizational unit assigned.

Preferred****Qualifications

Master’s degree
Submission / registration types and requirements
Experience working with Class III implantable devices.
Effective verbal and written communication with diverse audience and team.
Analytical thinking with good problem-solving skills.
Experience managing and leading a team.
Certification is a plus (such as RAC from the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society).
Must be able to lead and manage multiple and competing priorities and manage programs.
Working knowledge of QSR, ISO, and EN standards. Strong working knowledge of regulatory requirements for US, EU (EU MDR), and other international geographies.
Experience with medical device software requirements and software regulations.
Ability to identify risk areas and escalate issues as appropriate.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:[ www.abbottbenefits.com](http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at [www.abbott.com](http://www.abbott.com/), on Facebook at [www.facebook.com/Abbott](http://www.facebook.com/Abbott) and on Twitter @AbbottNews.Connect with us at [www.abbott.com](http://www.abbott.com/), on Facebook at [www.facebook.com/Abbott](http://www.facebook.com/Abbott) and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

The base pay for this position is

$130,700.00 – $261,300.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Regulatory Operations

DIVISION:

LNGO Lingo

LOCATION:

United States > Alameda : 2601 Harbor Bay Parkway

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 10 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

About Us

**Abbott** is about the power of health. For more than 135 years,**Abbott** has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.

The people of **Abbott** come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges.

We invite you to explore opportunities at **Abbott** , to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, **Abbott** welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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