AbbVie · 10 hours ago
Head, Oncology Public Affairs
South San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expAbbVie is a company dedicated to discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions that address serious health issues. The Head of Oncology Public Affairs will lead the communications strategy for oncology therapies, driving execution and collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance AbbVie's reputation and commercial priorities.
BiotechnologyFinancial ServicesHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Responsible for driving the development and execution of communications strategies that advance commercial priorities, franchise strategies and reputation with external stakeholders
Serve as the senior communications executive on the Oncology Business Unit Leadership Team to inform and influence critical business decisions through analysis and informed perspective on the external environment. Anticipate and mitigate external issues to protect reputation and business performance
Drive strategy and oversee execution of integrated communications programs in partnership with cross-functional colleagues, including Marketing, Medical Affairs, Government Affairs and more
Effectively partner with external stakeholders, including companies that jointly commercialize oncology therapies with AbbVie, public affairs agency partners, and oncology advocacy organizations
Anticipate and prepare for the launch of oncology therapies in key markets around the world. Develop and execute strategies that create a favorable environment for access to innovative therapies
Co-lead the Oncology Corporate Affairs Council with R&D Communications to maximize external and internal communication opportunities
Lead and develop a high-performing public affairs team in Oncology. Advance a vision and strategy to meet evolving business needs, clearly defining objectives and priorities, and protecting and promoting AbbVie’s oncology and enterprise reputations
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 15 years public affairs leadership experience, preferably in pharmaceutical or biotech, with significant experience in the U.S. market
Demonstrated expertise in developing and executing insight-driven, strategic and measurable external public affairs programs on behalf of pharmaceutical and consumer products
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team and with multiple internal and external stakeholders
Leads with an enterprise mindset and connects dots across internal and external stakeholders
Possess strong business acumen and understanding of AbbVie performance and operations
Strong communication planning, execution and process management skills and strong interpersonal skills to quickly build rapport and credibility with AbbVie leaders as well as key internal and external stakeholders, including academic experts, patients and patient advocates, with confidence, empathy and ease
Expertise in media relations, corporate reputation and issues management
Demonstrated knowledge of regulations governing communications for a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company
Benefits
Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Company
AbbVie
AbbVie is a biopharmaceutical company focused on immunology, oncology, neuroscience, virology, and aesthetics. It is a sub-organization of AbbVie.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15B2024-02-27Post Ipo Debt· $15B
2023-03-08Post Ipo Equity· $0.25M
2012-12-20IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Michael
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Micah Bregman
Vice President, Global Strategy and Pipeline, Allergan Aesthetics
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