Senior Specialist, Site Communications- Waco, TX (Onsite)

About the role

The Site Communications & Engagement Lead will own and deliver site-level communications, and lead engagement and CSR strategy for local events and initiatives. The role is based at AbbVie's innovative Waco site, which counts 800+ employees.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a future-ready communications strategy to enable the success of the site, with support from the Associate Director of ME&C Communications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver a sustained calendar of communications and engagement activities to support key business plans including colleague events, business performance updates, AbbVie’s local engagement activities etc.
• Support the Site Head and Leadership Team to deliver clear and impactful stakeholder communications aligned with business strategy.
• Maintain a best in class level of support to site visitors, expense reporting, administrative and event management.
• Partner closely with the HR team on employee communications and activities (e.g., engagement surveys, Great Place to Work submissions) to foster an exceptional people experience and a culture of growth and collaboration.
• Develop and manage strategy for external partnerships related to workforce development and community engagement.
• Manage and lead the Site Communications team.
• Provide ad hoc change communications advice to the business.
• Develop a suite of the most effective communications channels possible for colleagues that facilitate information sharing and two-way conversations.
• Track and measure the effectiveness of communications and engagement plans.
• Coach and develop the communications skills of key internal stakeholders.
• As a key Site point of contact for the wider Operations Communications team on topics such as media engagement and crisis management.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• University/higher education degree in a relevant field such as media, communications, marketing, etc.
• Experience or interest in the pharmaceutical and/or manufacturing space.
• Experience with content management platforms and design tools, as well as working with external developers and vendors.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills – written and verbal, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Confident operating in an international context.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively.
• Detail-oriented, with a keen eye for design.
• Excellent web management skills.
• Ability to manage financial budget and support Senior Leadership team.
• Strong project management and multitasking abilities, managing multiple, often tight deadlines.