Senior Associate, Trial Disclosure

AbbVie

. Lead the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) program at designated AbbVie sites .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • Georgia • United StatesSenior💰 $84,500 - $162,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing IACUC programs, ensuring compliance with USDA regulations and animal welfare standards, and effectively communicating compliance matters across various stakeholders. Proven ability to lead audits, manage training, and implement improvements in animal research compliance.

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IACUC Program ManagementUSDA Regulations ComplianceAnimal Welfare Act KnowledgeStrong Oral And Written CommunicationLaboratory Animal Compliance Experience

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Hard Skills

IACUC Compliance ManagementAnimal Research OversightRegulatory Documentation ManagementAudit And Quality AssuranceProtocol Planning And Preparation

Soft Skills

Decision-MakingFlexibilityProblem-SolvingIndependent WorkCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Electronic IACUC Management System

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeCertification In Animal Research/Compliance

Industry Keywords

AAALAC InternationalAnimal WelfareCompliance TrendsRegulatory ReviewsAnimal Facility Inspections

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) program at designated AbbVie sites
Ensure compliance with USDA regulations/Animal Welfare Act, AAALAC International, The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, and local oversight requirements
Manage the animal research program oversight process and complex compliance program
Serve as IACUC Compliance Manager and voting IACUC member
Manage IACUC meetings, create agendas, write minutes, and develop annual compliance goals
Maintain documentation of IACUC communications, investigations, and deliberations
Provide internal quality assurance, including audits for accurate animal-number tracking
Manage the electronic IACUC management system and support local compliance managers and research staff
Coordinate USDA inspections, AAALAC site assessments, regulatory reviews, program descriptions, site visits, and annual reports
Support FDA audits by compiling required documents and maintaining interview-session accessibility
Monitor regulatory trends, communicate updates to leadership, and maintain IACUC policies and procedures
Communicate animal research compliance matters to IACUC leadership, members, the Institutional Official, veterinary staff, safety teams, research staff, and training coordinators
Guide research staff in protocol planning and preparation
Onboard IACUC members and manage IACUC training for research staff and Principal Investigators
Conduct continuing education on IACUC policies, procedures, and the electronic database
Manage semiannual animal program evaluations and animal facility inspections
Document resolution of noncompliance issues and manage regulatory documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or certification(s) from training program(s) complementary with this specialized area of animal research/compliance
A minimum of 6 years in a laboratory animal related field, with 2 years experience in a compliance role
Strong oral and written communication skills
Experience challenging the status quo and making unpopular decisions
Proven experience identifying key animal welfare and compliance issues, trends, and cause/effects as they impact the business while providing solutions to maintain compliance and reduce risk to the company
Ability to manage improvements to animal research compliance through implementation
Ability to work independently, perform multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and stay current with IACUC compliance trends
Ability to present about IACUC-related topics at regional meetings
Flexibility and openness to suggestions for improvement to the program

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Short-term incentive programs
Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodation support for US and Puerto Rico applicants