Director, Pipeline and External Innovation Communications, Immunology

Immunology Portfolio Communications Leader

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

This leader is responsible for leading science and data communications across the Immunology portfolio. The primary role will be to develop and execute the pipeline communications strategy for Immunology. This leader will also oversee communications related to AbbVie's External Innovation efforts for Immunology including strategic alliances and collaborations, and business development activity. Leadership responsibilities include being the primary scientific communications partner for Immunology R&D leaders and representing Communications at relevant Governance meetings. This role reports to the Senior Director, Head of Pipeline and External Innovation Communications.

Core responsibilities in this role :

Responsible for setting early science communications strategies that drive awareness and understanding of TA portfolio priorities; includes science storytelling on the most compelling areas of science, mechanisms, technologies / platforms for the TA

Responsible for data / science communications related to the TA portfolio includes all pipeline assets and pre-approval data and program milestones for expanded indications of on-market medicines (regulatory milestones excluded)

Responsible for tracking pipeline and portfolio updates, identifying appropriate internal and external communications opportunities

Responsible for communication planning and execution for scientific data disclosures (e.g., congress presentations, publications), clinical development milestones, regulatory filings, and pre-commercial announcements for Immunology portfolio.

Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Clinical, Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Alliance Management to ensure alignment and integration of communications across functions

Responsible for supporting communications related to TA-specific clinical trial recruitment priorities

Responsible for leading communications strategies related to new business development activity and strategic partnerships for Immunology

Coordinates closely with existing external partners to determine appropriate communications approach for key clinical and business milestones

Develop and track communications KPIs to measure success, refine strategies, and communicate impact to internal stakeholders.

Works closely with TA counterparts on the Business Unit Communications and International Public Affairs teams

Interfaces and aligns with various functions, including government affairs, investor relations, legal, finance, discovery research, clinical development, regulatory affairs, medical affairs, and senior management

Oversees management of agencies and associated program budgets that support communications

Hybrid role based in Lake County, IL, Irvine, CA or Florham Park, NJ

Seeking the following core skills :

Scientific acumen to understand complex concepts and translate for target audiences and channels

Business acumen to appropriately frame the why and contextualize communications priorities that strategically align to business priorities

Understands how to operate with an enterprise mindset

Proactively seeks out opportunities to maximize impact of communications

Ability to breakdown silos to nurture strong cross-functional partnership

Models leadership ways of working that foster collaboration, creativity and collegiality

Strong sense of accountability of direct and indirect team members, and associated communications programming of the team

Basic requirements needed :

Minimum of 10+ years of integrated communications experience required

Previous work in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry required

PhD and scientific communications experience preferred. A bachelor's degree in communications, journalism or life sciences field is required

Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing insight-driven, strategic and measurable internal and external communications programs

Proven track record of working with senior executives, demonstrates having high-quality executive presence

Strong scientific understanding of how an asset moves through the discovery and development lifecycle

Ability to provide strategic counsel for a variety of communications scenarios and to a variety of internal and external stakeholders

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrates initiative, creativity, analytical and leadership capabilities

Demonstrates ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team and navigate a matrixed organization; influence / negotiation skills and relationship management capabilities

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical / dental / vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.