Director, Pipeline and External Innovation Communications, Immunology

Immunology Portfolio Communications Leader

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.

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 :

Basic requirements needed :

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical / dental / vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

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.