Director, Oncology Public Affairs

About the role

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 anticipated launches in the near future.

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

• Strategic Communications
• Public Affairs
• Regulatory Affairs
• Media Relations
• Corporate Reputation Management
• Issues Management

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

Pay

Compensation range is determined by the Company based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location.

Schedule

Full-time position based in Lake County, Chicago.