Director, Discovery Communications

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

The Director of Discovery Communications is a pivotal leader responsible for architecting and executing strategic communication plans to support AbbVie’s SVP and Global Head of Discovery Research. As the lead communications counselor for the Discovery organization, this director orchestrates both internal and external communications initiatives to promote early science innovations and new areas of investment, in collaboration with pipeline and external innovation communications colleagues. This role also provides strategic oversight for R&D site communications, ensuring it reaches and impacts AbbVie’s worldwide R&D network. The Director reports to the Head of Pipeline & External Innovation Communications.

Core Competencies:

• Scientific Expertise: Translate scientific insights into engaging and compelling narratives for diverse audiences and channels.
• Strategic Business Insight: Provide strategic framing and context, shaping communication priorities to align seamlessly with overarching business imperatives.
• Executive Consultation: Deliver strategic advice on communication approaches and engagement strategies to senior executives.
• Content Strategy Mastery: Demonstrate expertise in communication dynamics, fostering both employee engagement and media relationships.
• Enterprise Perspective: Maintain a comprehensive understanding of organizational impact and foster a holistic, enterprise-wide mindset.
• Cross-functional Leadership: Champion collaboration by dismantling silos and nurturing partnerships across functional boundaries.
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