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. Reporting directly to the Waco Site Head, this 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, AbbVies 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.
• 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.

Benefits

AbbVie offers 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.

Pay

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.

Schedule

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