Company Description

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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok (https://www.tiktok.com/@abbvie) .

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer, and dedicated to fostering an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace that values and respects every individual. We are committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability. We ensure a fair and inclusive recruitment process without discrimination against any employee or applicant because of, and not limited to, race, religion, age, physical or mental disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or marital status. Our hiring process is flexible and accessible, so if you have any specific requests or accessibility requirement, please feel comfortable to let our team know by emailing CareersANZ@abbvie.com or speaking with your Recruiter and we'll make any necessary adjustments to accommodate your needs.

Job Description

The Therapy Area Specialist (TAS) plays a critical role in supporting compliance with local industry Codes of Conduct/Practice (Code) and internal policies through the rigorous review of promotional and non-promotional materials from both medical and regulatory perspectives within the assigned therapy areas.

Acting as a strategic partner, you will provide expert advice, guidance and recommendations to both commercial and medical teams in the development, review and approval of materials for Australia and New Zealand. In addition to supporting Code challenges and offering local Code-related insights, you will foster strong partnerships with key stakeholders to drive process improvements, enhance collaboration and ensure alignment with AbbVie’s commitment to ethical and compliant communications that empower stakeholders and positively impact patient lives.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide expert advice, guidance and training on the relevant processes, Code and regulatory requirements relating to review of promotional & non-promotional materials and activities for the assigned therapeutic portfolio.

• Conduct efficient and high-quality medical and regulatory review of materials according to internal SOPs and external laws, regulations, and Codes.

• Partner strategically with both Commercial and Medical teams, to support consistency with the necessary compliance standards, while aligning with the broader business and therapeutic strategy.

• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, fostering a partnership approach, and offering expert advice and recommendations to optimise content and ensure that medical accuracy and regulatory compliance aspects are embedded in materials.

• Support the Therapy Area Specialist Manager in driving a consistent approach to medical and industry code review across the business. Includes attendance of regular TAS group meetings initiated by the Therapy Area Specialist Manager or the Head of Medical Affairs Communications.

• Provide specialised medical/scientific information support to the commercial teams in defence of the brands, including response to Code complaints and initiation of complaints.

• Support Commercial as well as Learning & Development teams with medical/scientific training associated with products within the assigned therapeutic portfolio in collaboration with Medical colleagues and Product Managers.

• Participate in cross-functional approaches to projects and product issues within assigned therapeutic portfolio.

• Coordinate label update impact assessments to support the material owners and brands in the relevant updates to product-related materials.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in relevant regulatory and Code requirements, as well as the clinical/scientific body of evidence within assigned therapeutic portfolio.

• Provide second-line support if required, in the provision of specialised medical/scientific information to healthcare professionals and consumers.

• Report any adverse event within 24 hours as per AbbVie’s policies and procedures.

• Proactively participate in AbbVie’s WHS programs, adhere to policies and promote a safe work environment at all times.

• Adhere to AbbVie’s internal codes of conduct and compliance processes.

• Other ad hoc duties such as administrative duties, as requested.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in the pharmaceutical industry within a medical function or similar function.

• Experience in reviewing promotional and non-promotional materials.

• Pharmacy or Life Sciences Degree (e.g., Pharmacology major)

• Medicines Australia Code of Conduct Continuing Education Program (CEP) Accreditation – Program 1

• Knowledge and understanding of the relevant Industry Codes of Conduct relating to review of promotional materials and activities.

• Critical and thorough appraisal of the scientific literature.

• Ability to search scientific information within the literature.

• Demonstrated ability for both problem solving and consolidation of medical facts and clinical data.

• Ability to effectively communicate medical and scientific information to audiences with varying medical/scientific understanding.

• Effective communication skills considering appropriate context, timing and method.

• Strategic mindset with a focus on solutions.

• Ability to navigate and adapt to ambiguity and risk.

Flexibility and Availability: In line with Australia’s 'Right to Disconnect' legislation, we recognise and respect employees' right to refuse contact outside of their working hours, unless such refusal is deemed unreasonable. As we operate in an international, matrixed environment, there may be occasions where your role requires participation in business meetings outside of standard hours. We value and support flexibility and appreciate your willingness to occasionally accommodate these requests to ensure effective collaboration and communication within our global team.

Additional Information

WAYS WE WORK

• All For One Abbvie; We weigh all decisions against the common good. We inspire, share and create as a team. We solve problems for all rather than serving our immediate team.

• Decide Smart & Sure; We make intelligent decisions to create the best outcomes. We act quickly, embrace experimentation, and learn what doesn’t work and get on to what does.

• Agile & Accountable; We streamline and eliminate unnecessary obstacles. We plan but adapt as we go. We delegate and make tough decisions to ensure focus on results, staying keenly aware of the urgency in all we do.

• Clear & Courageous; Open, honest, candid dialogue is core to our work and how we act with each other. We share information freely and continuously to find solutions. We admit mistakes. We grow stronger by putting the courage of our conviction to the test.

• Make Possibilities Real; We question with endless curiosity. We’re never satisfied with good enough—patients depend on us to deliver more. We challenge ourselves to find creative, constructive solutions to turn possibilities into reality.

CODE OF CONDUCT & BUSINESS INTEGRITY STATEMENT

• AbbVie is committed to observing high integrity and ethical standards in all its business dealings with our customers, with each other, business partners and suppliers.

• AbbVie as a responsible corporate citizen will adhere to these standards, as well as to local, national and international laws.

• All AbbVie employees are responsible for maintaining the Company’s reputation for conduct in accordance with the highest level of business integrity, ethics and compliance with the law.

• Soliciting and/or accepting/attempting/offering bribes or any illegal gratification is therefore cause for immediate dismissal.

• AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community, and embracing diversity and inclusion.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.

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