AbbVie · 1 week ago
Manager, Business Unit Communications and Public Affairs
Mettawa, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$106K/yr - $202K/yr
5+ years expAbbVie is a company dedicated to discovering and delivering innovative medicines to address serious health issues. They are seeking a communications manager to drive the execution of communication programs that support the U.S. Neuroscience business unit, requiring strong project management skills and communication experience.
BiotechnologyFinancial ServicesHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Support the development of strategic, high-impact Public Affairs plans to support business needs. Manage implementation of tactical program elements and ensure deliverables are met on time and on budget
Manage review process for communications materials (press releases, key messages, social/digital content, etc.). Keep various parties apprised of status, timelines and directional shifts to ensure smooth review process and to meet corporate deadlines
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of emerging communications trends to maximize program impact, specifically in the area of influencer and digital engagement
Possess strong media relations skills to ensure all engagements with reporters are strategic and position AbbVie and the therapeutic area in a positive and balanced way
Oversee weekly media monitoring reports and other ad-hoc monitoring requests for the business
Support the identification and development of internal and third-party spokespeople and support the preparation of external speaking opportunities
Proactively anticipate and mitigate issues that may present reputational risk to AbbVie and brands
Simplify complex issues through strong verbal and writing capabilities
Consistently share best practices and offer new ideas and thinking to raise the bar for the Global Therapeutics Communications & Public Affairs team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism or Equivalent
5-7 years' experience in communications, with a proven track record of driving successful external communications initiatives for large, global companies, with either agency or in-house experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
Experience in social media, digital and content marketing, and in innovative approaches to communications is required
A proactive, highly organized self-starter with an interest and ability to learn quickly and take ownership of projects
Preferred
Experience in the healthcare/bio-pharma industry strongly preferred
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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