Manager, Business Unit Communications and Public Affairs

Company Description

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. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Job Description

AbbVie seeks a communications manager to drive execution of communication programs that support the U.S. Neuroscience business unit.

Reporting to the Head, Neuroscience, Global Therapeutics Communications & Public Affairs, the Manager is responsible for supporting execution of external communications programs. The Manager must possess business acumen, strong project management skills and communication experience while managing internal and external stakeholders.

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 stron