Senior Specialist, Regulatory Affairs – Nutrition

Abbott

. As the Senior Specialist in the Regulatory Affairs Sub-Function, considered as highly experienced and knowledgeable resource within the organization in directing development of product registration submission, progress reports, renewal, amendments, or periodic experience reports.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeColumbus • Illinois, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $78,000 - $156,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As the Senior Specialist in the Regulatory Affairs Sub-Function, considered as highly experienced and knowledgeable resource within the organization in directing development of product registration submission, progress reports, renewal, amendments, or periodic experience reports.
Interacts with country affiliates to compile and prepare registration and submission documentation.
Serves as regulatory liaison throughout product lifecycle.
Participates in some of the following: product plan development and implementation, and regulatory strategy.
Serves as regulatory representative to marketing, research teams and regulatory agencies.
Manage and evaluate product changes by assessing change scope, regulatory impact and international submission requirements.
Maintains annual food facility licenses.
Maintains strong communication and working relationships across business functions, Third party manufacturers, and suppliers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Required Bachelor’s Degree Preferred in science (biology, chemistry, microbiology, food science)
Minimum 3 years’ experience in regulated industry (e.g. medicinal products, nutritionals)
Certification is a plus (such as RD (Registered Dietician))

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

product registrationsubmission documentationregulatory strategychange managementregulatory impact assessmentfood facility licenses

Soft Skills

communicationrelationship managementcollaboration

Certifications

Registered Dietician