Associate Director, Clinical Sciences Communications and Change Management

Purpose :

This position is responsible for the development coordination and execution of communications and change management (people process and technology related) activities for AbbVies Clinical Sciences (CS). The Associate Director will lead change management efforts including stakeholder engagement and impact analysis in support of business strategies. This encompasses over 2000 employees including affiliate offices.

Responsibilities :

Leads and oversees all aspects of communications and change management strategies and activities through the identification of current and unmet needs. This includes program design alignment coordination implementation and evaluation for change management and related communications initiatives.

Partners with Subject Matter Experts across the business to design and deliver communication for organizations needs keeping in mind the overall CS initiatives cross-functional culture goals and strategic priorities.

Prepare and send specific all employee emails / newsletters. Manage timing and appropriate flow of communications developed including development and maintenance of the CS communication calendar.

Supports and leads the employee advisory group including building meeting agendas coordinating and facilitating meetings and developing the output of the meetings for consumption by leadership and team members.

Develops integrates and leverages detailed communication plans across multiple audiences through the development of stakeholder analysis integration alignment messages timing media and effectiveness tracking.

Provides Executive Communications Support to VP CS and members of CS Leadership team as needed. This may include : Executive presentations : slides and talking points for all meetings. Videos : script / talking point creation production All-Staff Meetings : strategy and logistics planning CS Awards : communications and logistics planning. Strategic Framework : leadership alignment and messaging Regulatory best practices sharing forum : logistics and communication

Aids in creating and execution of a structured change management methodology to develop detailed change management plans and ensure intended results are achieved.

Builds and optimizes various programs that support these strategies; ensures training and change management tactics are aligned with AbbVie objectives. Develops communication plans to support change initiatives; supports the design development delivery and management of communications. Assesses the change impact; conducts impact analyses organizational alignment assesses cultural readiness and stakeholders management.

Qualifications :

Bachelors Degree in Public Relations Integrated Marketing Communications Journalism or equivalent

5 years of communications change management and / or related experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with knowledge of emerging communication trends and technologies

Strong business acumen with the ability to anticipate company and team needs

Keen awareness to cultural nuances; proven ability to work in a global environment

Experience working in a complex and matrix environment

Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with and influence multi-divisional and multi-functional teams from across the globe

Experience with development and implementation of change management strategies in support of highly complex business and technology initiatives

Supervisory / leadership experience managing people or multiple projects

Preferred experience in project planning and management experience including successful implementation of business initiatives with technology components

Additional Information :

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law :

The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

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

This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs

Note : No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law.

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.

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Work :

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Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

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Experience : years

Vacancy : 1