Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Nutrition - Columbus, OH or Abbott Park, IL

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

• Provide support for the regulatory department to ensure efficient and compliant business processes and environment
• Execute regulatory tasks and exercise influence generally at the middle management level
• Maintain current registrations by preparing documentation required and submitting documentation on schedule as directed
• Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures and Regulatory SOPs
• Support maintenance of Regulatory Affairs quality system documentation
• Provide regulatory input to product lifecycle planning
• Assist in the development of regulatory strategy and update strategy based upon regulatory changes
• Interpret and apply regulatory requirements
• Understand the business environment and relate extensive knowledge of internal and external activities to trends
• Determine trade issues to anticipate regulatory obstacles
• Participate in risk-benefit analysis for regulatory compliance
• Plan and organize project assignments of substantial variety and complexity
• Maintain regulatory data in electronic systems
• Depending on specific role, the Regulatory Affairs Specialist may be involved in various regulatory activities

• 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
• 2-3 years of experience in a regulated industry (e.g., nutritionals, medical products). Regulatory area is preferred, but may consider quality assurance, research and development/support, scientific affairs, operations, or related area

• Free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit
• 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

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines.