Associate Director, R&D Integrated Communications

Purpose

The Associate Director R&D Integrated Communications leads the development management and measurement of cross-R&D strategic messaging and storytelling that strengthen AbbVies reputation as a science-forward company enhance culture and support pipeline advancement. This role develops and maintains an aligned R&D narrative translates complex science and pipeline progress into clear communications and stories for internal and external audiences and ensures consistent message pull-through across plans channels and teams. Working across therapeutic areas R&D sub-functions and Corporate Affairs this role is instrumental in aligning and integrating communication efforts that advance AbbVies scientific reputation among key stakeholders. This role reports to the Director of R&D Executive Communications and Strategic Initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages AbbVie R&D messaging that clearly articulates R&D strategy priorities pipeline progress milestones innovation and impact.
• Ensures consistent message pull-through across internal and external channels including external speaking opportunities campaigns and corporate materials.
• Identifies and develops R&D storytelling opportunities that support the positioning of AbbVie R&D in partnership with subject matter experts spanning written video web social and other content formats.
• Serves as lead producer for AbbVies The Persistence Lab podcast including story mining speaker management writing review and promotion.
• Co-creates and manages implementation of a content calendar with key partners including the R&D Integrated Planning & Activation team for internal and external audiences.
• Collaborates across R&D Communications Corporate Marketing (web content social) affiliates and Corporate Affairs to create and amplify content through a coordinated omnichannel approach.
• Defines KPIs measures impact of external R&D communications; synthesizes insights to strengthen R&D storytelling and channel strategy.
• Oversees tactical program execution to ensure deliverables are completed on time and on budget.
• Manages agency partners and related program budgets.

Core Skills:

• Expertise in strategic messaging narrative development omnichannel content strategy and communications measurement.
• Business acumen to frame the why and align communications to business priorities.
• High professional competency to provide strategic communications counsel to executives and senior level stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of communications trends digital channels audience insights and impactful storytelling formats.
• Ability to define meaningful KPIs and use reach engagement comprehension and feedback data to improve communications.
• Ability to break down silos to nurture strong cross-functional partnership.
• Leadership style that fosters collaboration creativity and collegiality.
• Ability to translate complex concepts for target audiences and channels with curiosity to continuously build knowledge.
• Ability to evaluate and apply emerging AI technologies to improve storytelling content creation ideation and communications effectiveness.

Qualifications :

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of integrated communications experience including at least 5 years in a communications or marketing environment.
• Bachelors degree with emphasis in communications marketing business public relations journalism or life sciences field is preferred.
• Masters Degree or other postgraduate work preferred
• Strong project management and execution skills with a record of delivering clear high-quality communications work and measurable outcomes.
• Experience advising senior executives and a variety of internal/external stakeholders across varied communications scenarios.
• A growth mindset self-motivated and ability to see bigger picture beyond the immediate task.
• Demonstrates initiative creativity analytical and leadership capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team and navigate a matrixed organization.

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 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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Employment Type :

Full-time