Senior Manager, Public Relations and Communications

AbbVie; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical company is looking for an experienced Public Relations professional to support brand communications and manage PR initiatives. You will partner with various teams to enhance the company’s reputation and ensure strategic alignment in PR messaging. A Bachelor's degree is required, with 8-10 years of experience preferred in pharmaceutical or healthcare sectors. Strong communication skills in Chinese and English are essential. This role emphasizes collaboration and strategic thinking in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in Public Relations and Communications.
• Experience in multinational pharmaceutical or healthcare companies.
• Excellent communication skills in Chinese and English.

Responsibilities

• Support brand communications across the portfolio.
• Manage PR initiatives to enhance corporate reputation.
• Partner with PR Head to refine PR strategy.
• Coordinate PR for industry and corporate events.
• Build relationships with media and manage PR agencies.
• Support crisis communications and issue management.

Skills

Public Relations

Communications

Media Relations

Strategic Thinking

Crisis Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Company Description

At Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, we develop, manufacture, and market a portfolio of leading aesthetics brands and products. Our aesthetics portfolio includes facial injectables, body contouring, plastics, skin care, and more. Our goal is to consistently provide our customers with innovation, education, exceptional service, and a commitment to excellence, all with a personal touch. For more information, visit https://global.allerganaesthetics.com/. Follow Allergan Aesthetics on LinkedIn.

Job Description

Brand & Product Communications Support
• Support brand communications across AA portfolio , with a focus on post-approval and launch phases, ensuring alignment with brand strategy and corporate positioning.
• Partner closely with Brand, Medical, and Commercial teams to develop PR narratives and external communication materials that reflect both scientific credibility and aesthetic sensibility.
• Ensure brand-related PR activities uphold Allergan Aesthetics’ standards of science-based communication, ethical conduct, and brand excellence.

Corporate PR & Reputation Management
• Support corporate-level PR initiatives that enhance Allergan Aesthetics’ reputation with external stakeholders.
• Work in collaboration with Government Affairs and the commercial team from the public hospital sector to ensure alignment on messaging related to corporate presence, industry engagement, and policy-sensitive topics.
• Contribute to building a consistent and credible corporate image across industry, business, and selected mainstream media.

PR Strategy Support & Strategic Thinking
• Partner with the PR Head to shape, refine, and elevate PR strategy, incorporating insights from the regulatory, policy, and medical environment.
• Apply strategic judgment to ensure PR initiatives appropriately balance brand objectives, scientific rigor, and corporate reputation considerations.

Event Communications & Coordination
• Support PR planning and execution for major industry and corporate events, including but not limited to:
• Medical aesthetics congresses (e.g. AMWC)
• Large-scale exhibitions (e.g. CIIE)
• Corporate or internal & external-facing company events (Annual kick-off meeting)
• Ensure PR messaging, media engagement, and corporate branding are consistently and professionally presented.

Media Relations & Agency Management
• Build and maintain effective relationships with industry, business, and relevant mainstream media.
• Manage PR agencies to ensure strategic alignment and high-quality execution.
• Drive increased share of voice and positive visibility through proactive media engagement.

Issue & Crisis Communications Support
• Support issue management and crisis communications, including media monitoring, message development, and response coordination.
• Work closely with Medical, Government Affairs, Legal, Compliance, and International/ Global teams during sensitive situations.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications

• Solid experience in Public Relations and Communications is required.
• Experience within large multinational pharmaceutical or healthcare companies is strongly preferred.
• Experience in consumer healthcare, medical aesthetics, or medically-regulated consumer products is a strong advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with Medical and Government Affairs functions.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 8–10 years of professional PR and communications experience, preferably covering:
• Pharmaceutical or medical aesthetics industry
• Consumer medical or beauty-related products with medical attributes

Essential Skills, Experience, and Competencies (includes Licenses, Credentials)

• Strong understanding of science-based communication and its importance in protecting corporate reputation.
• Ability to translate complex medical and policy-related topics into clear, credible PR narratives.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and sound judgment in a regulated environment.
• Proven experience in media relations, agency management, and crisis communication.
• Excellent communication skills in Chinese and English.
• Strong collaboration mindset and ability to influence without authority.

Additional Information

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