Director RD Executive Communications Strategic Initiatives
Director RD Executive Communications Strategic Initiatives
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Job Description
This leader is responsible for leading overseeing and guiding the development implementation and execution of strategic internal and external R&D communications programs. The primary role is to drive the consistent and compelling positioning of AbbVies R&D across channels including developing and driving unique executive thought leadership programs that elevate the voice of our leaders frame AbbVies business priorities with select internal and external stakeholders and builds confidence and trust in AbbVies pipeline and brand. In addition this leader will be responsible for developing communications strategies that support strategic initiatives important to R&D and external innovation efforts. This role reports to the Head of Pipeline and External Innovation Communications.
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
- High professional competency to provide strategic counsel to executives on communication approaches and personal styles
- Expert understanding of internal and external content and channel strategies employee engagement and change management
- Understands how to operate with an enterprise mindset
- Proactively seeks out opportunities to maximize impact of communications
- Ability to breakdown silos to nurture strong crossfunctional 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
Qualifications :
Basic requirements needed:
- Minimum of 15 years of integrated communications experience required
- Previous work in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry required
- Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing insightdriven strategic and measurable internal and external communications programs
- Proven track record of working with senior executives demonstrates highquality executive presence
- 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 as well as understanding of production processes
- Demonstrates growth mindset selfmotivated and ability to see bigger picture beyond the immediate task
- Demonstrates initiative creativity analytical and leadership capabilities
- Demonstrates ability to work effectively in a crossfunctional team and navigate a matrixed organization; influence/negotiation skills and relationship management capabilities
- Strong leader who can coach and develop direct reports as well as influence without authority
Core responsibilities in this role:
- Defines thought leadership platforms for AbbVie executives in R&D and the CBSO aligned with organizational goals and R&D strategy
- Sets strategy and ensures effectiveness of R&D internal communications; inclusive of channel management (e.g. email MyAbbVie) townhalls leader communications etc.
- Identifies and executes creative programming that drives engagement of priority audiences such as scientific community and prospective talent in partnership with pipeline communicators corporate marketing talent acquisition and other areas of corporate affairs
- Leads enhancements and updates to AbbVies science and innovation messaging including how R&D is reflected on abbvie.com and in corporate materials and ensures pullthrough among functions and affiliates
- Steers and oversees the community of practice with R&D Functional Communicators driving alignment and coordination
- Represents R&D Communications and acts as lead decisionmaker for workstreams associated with strategic initiatives (i.e. R&D EED&I Council Pathway to Cures ACOS Transformation initiatives etc.)
- Coaches executives in storytelling on strategic priorities issues management areas of science and innovation transformation and change
- Proactively identifies and supports media and speaking engagement opportunities for R&D leaders including vetting opportunities developing key messages and training leaders
- Supports capability building across the R&D Communications team that elevates our service offering ensures process efficiencies and enables seamless execution
- Interfaces and aligns with various functions including government affairs corporate affairs investor relations legal finance and senior management
- Oversees management of agencies and associated program budgets that support communications programming
- Strong leader for associate director providing development and coaching to grow pipeline of talent
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 shortterm incentive programs.
This job is eligible to participate in our longterm 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 Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys 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 serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVies policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color religion national origin age sex (including pregnancy) physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected group status.
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Remote Work :
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Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
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