Regional Communications Associate Director

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.

AbbVie’s Corporate Communications team is responsible for enterprise internal and external communications to enhance and protect AbbVie’s reputation. The team is currently seeking an Associate Director who will lead regional communications for the Manufacturing, Engineering & Contracting (ME&C) organization – an exciting and dynamic global function which plays a pivotal role in the manufacturing of medicines for patients around the world, as part of AbbVie’s Global Operations organization

We are looking for an experienced, passionate communications leader to join a network of four regional communicators across our Global Operations Communications team. The Regional Communications Lead will play a key role in shaping and delivering internal and external communication strategies for a specific region within the ME&C network.

The successful candidate will report to Director of ME&C Communications and will support the ME&C Regional Vice President, partner with relevant site leaders and their teams, and collaborate with Global Operations Communications colleagues and the extended communicator network to drive best-in-class communications activities that enable AbbVie’s success.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic communications leadership, support and counsel to the ME&C VP of the region – including to the sites within the region.
• Develop and implement regional communication strategies aligned with the global ME&C strategy and anchored in Operations goals and objectives.
• Work closely with senior leaders to ensure communication strategies support business objectives.
• Tailor global initiatives to suit regional needs and audiences.
• Serve as the regional spokesperson, handling media inquiries, interviews, and press engagements.
• Monitor media coverage and report on regional communication metrics.
• Oversee and manage internal communications within the region, ensuring alignment with the global messaging.
• Craft internal communications materials, announcements and updates to keep employees informed about key developments.
• Act as the regional point of contact for crisis communications, working closely with the global communications team to manage and mitigate crises.
• Create and localize content for various communication channels, including social media, newsletters, websites, and press materials.

Significant Work Activities: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hr day) is required

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• 10+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• Fluency in English (verbal and written) is a must; Spanish language skills would be a beneficial addition.
• Experience with content management platforms and design tools, as well as working with external developers and vendors.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience with crisis communication and media training.
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Confident operating in an international context.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively.
• Detail-oriented, with a keen eye for design.
• Strong project management and multitasking abilities, managing multiple, often tight deadlines.
• The role will require travel within the region to attend meetings, events, and media engagements.

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 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. 

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