Regulatory Affairs Manager (80%)

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AbbVie is hiring an 80% Regulatory Affairs Manager based in Cham, Switzerland, to lead regulatory activities for a portfolio, drive CTD/eCTD submissions, variations and renewals, and maintain marketing authorisations with compliant label changes. You’ll partner with Swissmedic and cross-functional teams to support launches and lifecycle management, prepare PSURs and RMPs, oversee artwork and label updates, and provide regulatory intelligence for planning. Requirements include a life sciences degree with 5+ years in pharma RA, solid Swiss market registration experience, German and English fluency (French a plus), and a proactive, collaborative mindset in a matrix environment. To apply, tailor your CV and cover letter to highlight Swiss wins and on-time submissions, demonstrate cross-functional collaboration, and submit via the AbbVie careers site with concrete examples and references.

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

Are you looking for a role where your regulatory expertise can directly shape the successful launch and lifecycle management of innovative pharmaceutical products? We are seeking a Regulatory Affairs Manager (80%) to help ensure our products meet local regulatory requirements and to support commercial success through strong cross-functional collaboration.

In this role, you will take ownership of regulatory activities across a portfolio of products, driving submissions, approvals, and maintenance of marketing authorisations in Switzerland. You will work closely with local and global colleagues, authorities, and internal stakeholders to help bring products to market and support their continued compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

Your responsibilities include:

• Managing regulatory responsibilities for assigned products in line with the product responsibility list
• Preparing and submitting new product and new indication/line extension applications (CTD/eCTD)
• Maintaining and updating marketing authorisations for licensed products, including variations, renewals, and label changes
• Ensuring accurate compilation, tracking, and management of regulatory submissions
• Handling label management activities, including artwork review and approval, in coordination with manufacturing, Demand Management, and QA
• Preparing and submitting PSURs and RMPs
• Acting as a point of contact with Swissmedic and with AbbVie regional and global Regulatory Affairs teams
• Supporting scientific advice, pre-submission, and clarification meetings with Swissmedic
• Reviewing and approving promotional and non-promotional materials
• Supporting product safety matters with Swissmedic and contributing to product actions, including recalls, in collaboration with PV, QA, Medical, and other functions
• Communicating safety-related label updates to relevant internal stakeholders in a timely manner
• Providing regulatory intelligence to support launch planning and project teams
• Staying up to date with Swiss regulatory requirements, authority processes, and the broader regulatory environment
• Ensuring compliance with local and global SOPs and Good Documentation Practice

Qualifications

• A university degree in pharmacy or a relevant life sciences discipline; a Master’s degree is preferred
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar Regulatory Affairs role within the pharmaceutical industry
• Solid experience with the registration of new products and new indications in the Swiss market
• Experience with medical devices is an advantage, but not essential
• Experience working in cross-functional brand teams
• Strong organizational skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines and deliver results
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Strong technical regulatory expertise and the ability to critically assess data
• A proactive mindset with the ability to develop practical and innovative solutions
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach and comfort working in a matrix environment
• Business-fluent German and English; French is an asset

You’ll be joining a dynamic environment where regulatory expertise, collaboration, and business impact go hand in hand. If you enjoy working across functions, navigating complex regulatory requirements, and contributing to the success of important products, we’d love to hear from you.

Additional Information

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