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AbbVie · 1 day ago

Director, Solid Tumor Communications and Public Affairs

Mettawa, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$156K/yr - $296K/yr

10+ years exp

AbbVie is a company focused on discovering and delivering innovative medicines to tackle serious health issues. They are seeking a Director of Solid Tumor Communications and Public Affairs to develop and execute corporate affairs strategies that support the Oncology Business Unit, focusing on brand-supportive communications and enhancing the understanding of the cancer patient journey.

BiotechnologyFinancial ServicesHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalVenture Capital

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

U.S. oriented external, industry-leading communication programs and initiatives to elevate key messages and positive awareness of AbbVie’s on-market and late-stage solid tumor therapies in the U.S., while leading with cross-functional partners to elevate the company’s oncology reputation

The position reports to the Head of Oncology Public Affairs and serves as a member of a cross-Corporate Affairs oncology team

This role also collaborates with functions across the organization, including Commercial leadership, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Government Affairs, Patient Advocacy, Corporate Communications, Research and Development Communications and International Public Affairs colleagues to identify and maximize opportunities

Serves as communications advisor to therapeutic area franchise, ensuring programs are creatively developed and executed with the external environment in mind

Defines and executes an on-market/late stage solid tumor corporate affairs strategy and narrative aligned to brand strategic imperatives and AbbVie Corporate Affairs reputational goals and supports the ovarian and lung cancer patient experience and disease awareness

Oversees and implements tactical program elements, ensuring deliverables are met on time and on budget across paid, earned, shared, and owned channels

Represents function on Integrated Brand Teams and proactively contributes to decision making with cross-functional business partners

Demonstrates strong understanding of U.S. media environment and has media relations experience and skills to ensure effective engagement with reporters

Manages issues that affect the business overall by proactively anticipating and mitigating reputational risk to AbbVie and oncology brands

Drives agency partner performance and ensures effective use of AbbVie resources

Ensures compliance by managing review process for external communications materials (press releases, statements, response documents, fact sheets, etc.). Keep various parties apprised of status, timelines, and directional shifts to ensure smooth review process and to meet corporate deadlines

Consistently shares best practices and offers new ideas and thoughts to raise the bar for the Business Unit Communications team

Qualification

Public relationsStrategic communicationMedia relationsStakeholder managementLeadershipAnalytical skillsIssues managementCreativityNegotiation skillsTeam player

Required

Bachelor's Degree in public relations, journalism, communications or equivalent

Minimum of 10 years public relations experience

Proven track record in developing and executing strategic and measurable external public affairs programs, as well as experience in leading high-performing teams

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, creativity, analytical and leadership capabilities, and a strong understanding of the value of public relations within the integrated marketing mix

The ability to provide strategic counsel for a variety of communication scenarios to senior internal and external stakeholders will be vital

A team player who can work effectively in a cross-functional team, with strong negotiation skills and stakeholder management capabilities