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. **Working at Abbott** At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: + Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of + Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO + An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution + Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists **Position: Director, Regulatory Affairs, LATAM** The Director, Abbott Nutrition Regulatory Affairs is responsible for combining scientific, regulatory, and business knowledge to ensure our nutritional product portfolio in LATAM meets the necessary regulatory requirements, products are approved for placement on market, and that registrations are maintained and renewed when required. She/he recommends, interprets and implements companywide policies and procedures to accomplish assignments and works with the Regulatory team and business partners to resolve a broad range of issues and opportunities. She/he ensures employees comply with policies, practices and procedures and is responsible for continuous process improvement. She/he also assures that quality of services meets internal and external customer requirements. The individual has division level influence and is a key opinion leader and an expert resource, both within Abbott and externally. She/he may influence changing regulations and guidance, interface with outside regulatory agencies and trade associations and provide executive management with regulatory metrics/information. The individual may also contribute to planning, directing and coordinating regulatory affairs activities related to products worldwide. **Required work experience:** + Progressive work experience in regulatory affairs or a related discipline in the nutritional, food product or life-sciences field. + Minimum five years of demonstrated experience at a supervisory/managerial level. + An advanced credential in a relevant discipline/concentration desired. Prior experience in Nutritional/Food/Ingredient area and thorough knowledge of regulatory affairs preferred. + Academic or in-house courses in leadership, training, Continuous Improvement (CI), cycle time improvement, etc., are preferred. RAPS certification desirable but not essential. **Other skills/Experience:** + Working in a broader enterprise/cross division business unit model preferred. + Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment. + Strong leadership skills, including the ability to set goals and provide positive and constructive feedback respectfully to build positive relationships and improve business results. + Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment. + Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization. Ability to speak and/or understand Spanish is preferred but not essential. + Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines in timely manner. + Ability to plan strategically and work independently. + Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable. + Ability to travel approximately 15-25%, including internationally. Apply Now (https://www.jobs.abbott/us/en) * Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year. **Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:** www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx) Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews The base pay for this position is $162,000.00 – $324,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com