Director, Oncology Public Affairs

Company Description

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

Job Description

Purpose 

The Director of Oncology Public Affairs at AbbVie leads the communications strategy and execution for Phase 3, on-market and late-stage oncology therapies in multiple myeloma, lung and colorectal cancer. Oncology is a growth area at AbbVie with a legacy in blood cancer treatment innovation and an emerging solid tumor presence with near term anticipated launches. The role reports to the Head, Oncology Public Affairs and will be based in Lake County, Chicago.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Drive strategic execution of integrated communications programs for oncology assets in partnership with cross-functional colleagues, including Marketing, Medical Affairs, Government Affairs and more. 

• Develop and execute engaging communications strategies that advance commercial priorities for on market therapies and spearhead campaigns and disease state education that enhance reputation with external stakeholders.   

• Anticipate and prepare for the launch of oncology pipeline assets in key markets around the world to create a favorable environment for access to innovative therapies. 

• Partner effectively with external stakeholders, including companies that jointly commercialize oncology therapies with AbbVie, public affairs agency partners, and oncology advocacy organizations. 

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of public affairs experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, with significant experience leading oncology communications in the U.S. market. Experience leading U.S. FDA launches and working with other regulatory bodies is preferred.  

• Demonstrated expertise in developing and executing insight-driven, strategic and measurable external public affairs programs on behalf of pharmaceutical and consumer products. 

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team and with multiple internal and external stakeholders. 

• Leads with an enterprise mindset and connects dots across internal and external stakeholders. 

• Possess strong business acumen and storytelling capabilities to engage a wide range of audiences  

• Strong communication planning, execution and process management skills and strong interpersonal skills to quickly build rapport and credibility with AbbVie leaders as well as key internal and external stakeholders, including academic experts, patients and patient advocates, with confidence, empathy and ease. 

• Expertise in media relations, corporate reputation and issues management specifically in the oncology industry 

• Demonstrated knowledge of regulations governing communications for a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company. 

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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