Communications Specialist Jobs in Mettawa, IL

ABOUT ABBVIE

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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

PURPOSE:

The Director, Value & Access Communications is a pivotal role responsible for shaping and advancing AbbVie’s reputation, narrative, and credibility among policymakers, influencers, and stakeholders in the United States and internationally. Reporting to the Senior Director, Commercial Communications & Public Affairs, this role sits at the intersection of communications, advocacy and reputation management and will play a critical role in supporting AbbVie’s commercial success amid a rapidly evolving global policy environment.

As a strategic partner to our global commercial business, Corporate Marketing, and the Business Evolution & Strategic Development (BESD) team, the Director will lead creative campaigns and integrated public affairs strategies that elevate AbbVie’s thought leadership and voice on complex policy issues, reinforce the value of our medicines, and strengthen trust with decision-makers and patient communities.

Responsibilities

- Serve as the Public Affairs lead supporting BESD and the IRA team, developing AbbVie-led communications and media strategies for global and U.S. policy issues, including MFN, PBM reform, and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
- Serve as Public Affairs lead for value and access initiatives, articulating the value of AbbVie’s medicines in key policy discussions including PDABs, ICER, and other value assessment forums.
- Develop and execute multi-channel corporate and consumer awareness campaigns in partnership with Corporate Marketing to establish AbbVie’s brand and leadership presence in the D.C. beltway and targeted congressional districts.
- Lead enterprise reputation management through continuous monitoring of media, public sentiment, and competitive or opposition messaging; implement rapid-response strategies as needed.
- Prepare and coach AbbVie executives for public forums and media engagements; facilitate high-visibility leadership.
- Serve as liaison to International Public Affairs, particularly for advocacy related to MFN and global drug pricing; ensure effective coordination between U.S. and international public affairs activities.
- Integrate public affairs with BESD, anticipating and preparing AbbVie for shifts in policy, the external environment, and business evolution.
- Partner with public affairs colleagues to bring an enterprise perspective to brand-specific challenges related to changing policy landscapes.
- 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.
- Hybrid work model - 3 days in office (Mettawa)/2 days remotely.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

- Bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism, communications, public policy, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in public affairs, public relations, or policy communications, with experience in federal and/or state government-related efforts, preferably within the healthcare sector.
- Proven track record of developing and executing strategic, measurable public affairs programs in cross-functional settings.
- Demonstrates strong understanding of U.S. media environment and has media relations experience and skills to ensure effective engagement with reporters.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong executive presence and experience counseling c-suite leaders on how best to communicate complex business topics.
- Deep experience in issues management, reputation protection, and cross-functional leadership.
- Proven experience crafting thought leadership and positioning for a public company.
- Knowledge of the U.S. healthcare system and drug supply chain.

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 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 Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s 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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