Director, Pipeline and External Innovation Communications, Immunology

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This leader is responsible for leading science and data communications across the Immunology portfolio. The primary role will be to develop and execute the pipeline communications strategy for Immunology. This leader will also oversee communications related to AbbVie’s External Innovation efforts for Immunology including strategic alliances and collaborations, and business development activity. Leadership responsibilities include being the primary scientific communications partner for Immunology R&D leaders and representing Communications at relevant Governance meetings. This role reports to the Senior Director, Head of Pipeline and External Innovation Communications.

Core responsibilities in this role:

• Responsible for setting early science communications strategies that drive awareness and understanding of TA portfolio priorities; includes science storytelling on the most compelling areas of science, mechanisms, technologies/platforms for the TA
• Responsible for data/science communications related to the TA portfolio – includes all pipeline assets and pre-approval data and program milestones for expanded indications of on-market medicines (regulatory milestones excluded)
• Responsible for tracking pipeline and portfolio updates, identifying appropriate internal and external communications opportunities
• Responsible for communication planning and execution for scientific data disclosures (e.g., congress presentations, publications), clinical development milestones, regulatory filings, and pre-commercial announcements for Immunology portfolio.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Clinical, Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Alliance Management to ensure alignment and integration of communications across functions
• Responsible for supporting communications related to TA-specific clinical trial recruitment priorities
• Responsible for leading communications strategies related to new business development activity and strategic partnerships for Immunology
• Coordinates closely with existing external partners to determine appropriate communications approach for key clinical and business milestones
• Develop and track communications KPIs to measure success, refine strategies, and communicate impact to internal stakeholders.
• Works closely with TA counterparts on the Business Unit Communications and International Public Affairs teams
• Interfaces and aligns with various functions, including government affairs, investor relations, legal, finance, discovery research, clinical development, regulatory affairs, medical affairs, and senior management
• Oversees management of agencies and associated program budgets that support communications

Hybrid role based in Lake County, IL, Irvine, CA or Florham Park, NJ

Seeking the following core skills:

• Scientific acumen to understand complex concepts and translate for target audiences and channels
• Business acumen to appropriately frame the why and contextualize communications priorities that strategically align to business priorities
• Understands how to operate with an enterprise mindset
• Proactively seeks out opportunities to maximize impact of communications
• Ability to breakdown silos to nurture strong cross-functional partnership
• Models leadership ways of working that foster collaboration, creativity and collegiality
• Strong sense of accountability of direct and indirect team members, and associated communications programming of the team

Basic requirements needed:

• Minimum of 10+ years of integrated communications experience required
• Previous work in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry required
• PhD and scientific communications experience preferred. A bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or life sciences field is required
• Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing insight-driven, strategic and measurable internal and external communications programs
• Proven track record of working with senior executives, demonstrates having high-quality executive presence
• Strong scientific understanding of how an asset moves through the discovery and development lifecycle
• Ability to provide strategic counsel for a variety of communications scenarios and to a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates initiative, creativity, analytical and leadership capabilities
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team and navigate a matrixed organization; influence/negotiation skills and relationship management capabilities

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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