Regulatory Affairs Project Manager - Nutrition - Columbus OH/Abbott Park, IL (internal OUS)

Our nutrition business develops science-based nutritional products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna®– to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.  

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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 a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

This position works out of our Abbott Park, IL location in the Nutrition Division.

• →Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) is required - preferred area of focus in science (biology, chemistry, nutrition, dietetics, microbiology, immunology, medical technology, pharmacy, and pharmacology), math, engineering, or medical fields.  
• →5 years of experience in regulatory preferred, but may consider quality assurance, research and development, scientific affairs, operations, or related area.
• →4-5 years of experience in a regulated industry (e.g., food, nutritionals, medical products).   

Note:  Higher education may compensate for years of experience or vice versa.

• M.S. in a technical area.  A Ph.D. in a technical area or law is helpful.  Certification is a plus (such as RAC from the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society.)
• Regulatory knowledge of food contact packaging requirements
• Regulatory requirements, guidelines, policies, standards, practices, history, ethics, agency structure and processes, etc. (Outside the US)
• Principles and requirements of labeling
•  Communication skills and ability to:
  • Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Communicate with diverse audiences and personnel.
  • Work with and negotiate with people from various disciplines, organizations, and cultures.
  • Follow scientific arguments, identify regulatory scientific data needs, solve regulatory issues, and define regulatory strategy.
• Evaluate various technical alternatives and perform risk assessment and analysis. 

Other skills:
a.    Strong attention to detail.
b.    Create and manage project plans and timelines.
c.    Manage multiple and competing priorities.
d.    Think analytically; creatively solve problems; organize and track complex information.
e.    Plan and conduct effective meetings.
f.    Proficient computer skills. 

• This is an on-site role - not a remote role.
• Sponsorship: we will not provide sponsorship of any kind for this role (including OPT).
• Relocation assistance is not offered for this role.

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