Executive Account Leader — Creative Agency

ABBVIE; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term incentive programs

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

AbbVie seeks an Account Manager, Creative Agency, to lead strategic relationships with executives and drive integrated communications across major initiatives. You will translate complex business goals into impactful communications programs, guide multidisciplinary teams, and ensure projects meet quality and compliance standards.

The role emphasizes executive presence and strong business acumen in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, Design, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in account management or account leadership within a creative, advertising, communications, consulting, or in-house agency environment.
• Proven experience partnering directly with Executive Leadership Team members, Executive Communications teams, C-suite executives, and senior business leaders.
• Demonstrated success leading, coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong expertise in strategic communications, branding, content development, digital communications, marketing, multimedia, and creative program management.
• Experience managing complex cross-functional initiatives, budgets, resource planning, vendor relationships, and executive-level stakeholder engagement.
• Pharmaceutical, healthcare, biotechnology, or other highly regulated industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary account lead, providing strategic counsel and overseeing multidisciplinary engagements from concept to execution.
• Partner with creative leadership, agency teams, production vendors, and business stakeholders to deliver initiatives like executive communications and product launches.
• Provide direction, coaching, and performance management for account professionals and cross-functional team members.
• Identify opportunities for growth, manage budgets, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope with AbbVie quality and compliance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

People leadership

Executive influence

Budget management

Client relationship

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

AbbVie seeks an Account Manager, Creative Agency, to lead strategic relationships with executives and drive integrated communications across major initiatives. You will translate complex business goals into impactful communications programs, guide multidisciplinary teams, and ensure projects meet quality and compliance standards.

The role emphasizes executive presence and strong business acumen in a fast-paced environment.