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Abbvie INC

Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs, Global Reg Strategy US & Canada

Cambridge, MA, US Posted today

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Sponsorship verdict

Sponsorship possible

One solid signal, not two. Worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.

  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 177 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
  • The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
  • No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
  • What Abbvie INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, RA GLOBAL REGULATORY STRATEGY” (Regulatory Affairs Managers) in IL: $185k–$185k, median $185k.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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Employer is on a government sponsor record
The US Department of Labor certified 177 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
No salary bar for this route
H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
What Abbvie INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles
1 certified filing for “ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, RA GLOBAL REGULATORY STRATEGY” (Regulatory Affairs Managers) in IL: $185k–$185k, median $185k. Most were filed at wage level II (100%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).

US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).

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About the role

The Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs, Global Reg Strategy US & Canada is responsible for the development and implementation of US and Canada regulatory strategic and tactical planning (RSTP) for assigned on market products or those products in development. The Senior Manager assures that regulatory strategies defined within the GRPT, are effectively implemented and maintained in line with changing regulatory and business needs.This individual identifies and gathers data needed to support filings, responses to inquiries, and registration maintenance to enable commercialization of products that are developed, manufactured or distributed to meet relevant US and Canada regulatory requirements. Responsibilities: • Responsible for a product(s) or products with multiple driver indications within a Therapeutic Area and supports the Manager (Global Regulatory Lead (GRL), Associate Director, or Director), in the development & execution of the regulatory strategy. Assigned matters may have a moderate impact on business activities and operations. • Serves as HA liaison and interfaces with FDA for meetings, teleconferences and coordinates preparation and completion of FDA meeting briefing packages and responses. Advise internal customers who may contribute to regulated communication on Regulatory/FDA issues including Public Affairs, Clinical Development, Legal, and others such as Commercial. • Functions independently in negotiation and decision-making for project related issues that have crossfunctional impact. Assists in the development,training of staff members. • Key contributor responsible for the preparation and review of regulatory submissions consistent within US and Canada regulatory requirements and guidelines and assures complete and timely response to Health Authorities during application review. • Supports the regulatory submission and approval process. Broadly applies regulatory/technical knowledge of government regulations and skills across therapeutic areas. • Recommends and implements changes to difficult projects based on knowledge and expertise, accurate interpretation of US and Canada government regulations, guidances, as well as corporate policies and management-related considerations. • Presents pertinent regulatory information to appropriate cross-functional areas. • Operates in compliance with regulations, company policies, procedures, and guidance in alignment with regulatory product strategy and the Quality Dossier Program (QDP). • This role will work a hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remotely) from our Lake County, IL; Florham Park, NJ, Cambridge, MA; or Irvine, CA AbbVie headquarters.  Significant Work Activities: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hr day) is required • Required Education: Bachelor’s degree (pharmacy, biology, chemistry, pharmacology) or industry related. • Preferred Education: Advanced Degree a plus. Certifications a plus • Required Experience: Minimum of 6 years of experience in regulatory affairs, research and development, or a related pharmaceutical industry field, including at least 2–3 years of experience performing pharmaceutical regulatory activities. • Demonstrates excellent negotiation skills, problem solving skills and builds consensus. • Demonstrates effective communication skills in written and oral channels both within Regulatory and across the organization. • Able to deliver challenging messages effectively without compromising important business relationships. • Proven skill at implementing successful US and Canada regulatory strategies regulatory strategies. • Experience working in a complex and matrix environment. • Global regulatory experience is a plus. • Experience interfacing with government regulat

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