AbbVie seeks a Paralegal to join the R&D Innovation and Global Alliances (RDGA) Legal team, which supports AbbVie’s R&D organization by advising on novel ways to support our pipeline, including by developing strategies to accelerate development of our pipeline, engaging with government authorities and working with collaboration partners. This role is well-suited for someone who proactively addresses issues and finds solutions and can work independently with little direction. Experience managing contracts and working on engagements with regulatory and healthcare authorities is preferred.This role is a hybrid opportunity requiring at minimum three (3) days onsite in our North Chicago, IL offices.Responsibilities: The RDGA Paralegal performs the following with moderate supervision from a managing Attorney:Identify and resolve routine issues within area of responsibility by using legal knowledge and experience to develop solutions and implement resolutions.Plan and prepare for meetings with internal and external stakeholders and maintain departmental files, contracts and government submissions in compliance with corporate and government regulations.Assist in process improvement and resource development to meet current and future needs of Legal department.Collaborate regularly with attorneys and business stakeholders on assigned projects to find solutions to routine legal issues.Responsible for updating various contact lists and verifying/updating data in various databases.Manage contracts and exhibits for Global Alliances Legal team and oversee compilation of data and submissions to federal agencies for R&D Innovation Legal team.Create and provide monthly, periodic, and special request reports.Keep abreast of changes in laws that affect client areas, including relevant FDA guidance documents, OIG Advisory Opinions, and US and international enforcement actions, and proactively inform the RDGA Legal group and other stakeholders of relevant changes.