Director, Medical Affairs & Health Impact Communications

AbbVie Inc.; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 161,000 - 305,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Long-term incentive programs

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. in the United States seeks a Director, Medical Affairs + Health Impact Therapeutic Area Communications who will lead an integrated communications strategy spanning Medical Affairs and Value & Evidence.

The role will serve as the primary communications advisor to MHI leaders, connecting R&D/pipeline with external communications and coordinating across functions to align priorities. You will shape thought leadership, manage senior stakeholder engagement, and ensure compliance

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in integrated communications within healthcare, biotech or pharma.
• Proven ability to set integrated communications strategy and align cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence at senior levels.
• Experience shaping narratives, messaging and audiences across channels.
• Knowledge of digital channels, AI-enabled working trends.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic communications counselor to the MHI VP and leadership team.
• Lead and execute communications strategies that amplify MHI evidence and education.
• Develop thought leadership across LinkedIn, congresses and external events.
• Ensure MHI communications align with pipeline, R&D and commercial priorities.
• Lead annual planning, budgeting and agency oversight.
• Ensure content complies with legal, regulatory and medical review requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-R&D initiatives and KOL engagement.

Skills

Integrated communications

Strategic counseling

Executive presence

Stakeholder management

KOL engagement

Job description

AbbVie Inc. in the United States seeks a Director, Medical Affairs + Health Impact Therapeutic Area Communications who will lead an integrated communications strategy spanning Medical Affairs and Value & Evidence.

The role will serve as the primary communications advisor to MHI leaders, connecting R&D/pipeline with external communications and coordinating across functions to align priorities. You will shape thought leadership, manage senior stakeholder engagement, and ensure compliance