Head of International Policy

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 206,500 - 393,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

AbbVie seeks a visionary Head of International Policy & Analytics to lead analysis of global policy developments and shape AbbVie’s engagement with policymakers. You will drive strategy, coordinate cross-functional teams, and position AbbVie as a proactive partner with governments and trade associations.

The role demands 15+ years in government affairs or policy, strong leadership, and deep policy knowledge in healthcare. It offers a senior leadership track and a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in government affairs and/or policy, economics or international relations.
• Significant experience in public policy with knowledge of international policy and regulations impacting the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to drive policy analysis across business functions.
• Analytical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills with the ability to present complex concepts clearly.
• Strategic thinking with creative solutions and a flexible approach for a fast-changing environment.
• Well-honed political sensitivities and executive presence to work with high-profile stakeholders.
• Experience in international settings at national, regional or global levels preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in economics, political science or public policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the International Policy & Analytics team in developing and executing an international policy strategy aligned with enterprise priorities.
• Represent International GA to senior executives across commercial, legal, regulatory and other functions, providing strategic counsel on public policy developments.
• Develop a monitoring and analytics process to assess impact and generate evidence to support AbbVie’s positions.
• Create and lead internal cross-functional and strategic working groups to assess policy proposals.
• Represent AbbVie in external engagements with government officials and trade associations.

Skills

Leadership

Public policy

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Executive presence

Political sensitivities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in economics, political science or public policy

Job description

• Compensation: USD 206,500 - USD 393,000 - yearly

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience, and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

Job Description

The Head of International Policy & Analytics will be responsible for leading the analysis of key international public policy developments and developing policy solutions and strategies to support AbbVie’s engagement with policymakers to advance the company's business goals.

The role will include formulating innovative strategies and approaches to address business and public policy challenges and leading cross-enterprise dialogue to generate evidence and develop AbbVie’s positions on priority policy issues impacting the company and the broader industry. The role will also ensure alignment across geographical regions, anticipating geopolitical and policy developments to help position AbbVie as a key partner to governments, policymakers, trade associations and other key external stakeholders.

The position will oversee internal processes for analysing international policy that could impact AbbVie and will provide knowledge management, analysis and materials to assist International Government Affairs, Government Affairs Therapeutic Leads and key business partners in their engagement with stakeholders and the implementation of advocacy and business plans.

This is a key leadership role, critical to ensuring that the company not only responds to international policy changes but also actively shapes them.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the International Policy & Analytics team in developing and executing an international policy strategy aligned with key enterprise priorities. Identify emerging trends and translate them into actionable strategies that can support proactive and reactive external engagement strategies with international stakeholders.
• Represent International GA to senior executives across commercial, legal, regulatory, MHI, medical affairs, corporate affairs and market access, providing strategic counsel on complex public policy developments with recommendations on key risks and opportunities.
• Lead the team in developing and implementing a robust monitoring and analytics process to assess impact, inform mitigation strategies and generate evidence and data to support AbbVie’s public policy positions. Lead the development of policy documents, resources and other materials to support AbbVie’s advocacy.
• Create and lead internal, cross-functional and strategic working groups that assess public policy proposals for their impact on AbbVie and develop integrated policy positions.
• Represent International GA in above-brand forums to develop enterprise positions, building capability across the organisation on public policy. Lead and manage the International Policy Council to ensure alignment, awareness and input across the International Therapeutics Business Unit on key policy issues impacting the business.
• Lead international trade association strategy for AbbVie, acting as the key internal lead for IFPMA and ensuring enterprise alignment on key public policy issues across multiple geographies and trade associations.
• Support the VP, International Government Affairs and senior ELT members in the development of AbbVie's BCR strategy, identifying opportunities for strategic engagement, providing counsel on key issues and developing support materials and briefings for BCR and IFPMA engagements.
• Lead and develop a high-performing international policy team and foster a culture of collaboration, agility, strategic thinking and impact.
• Represent AbbVie in key external engagements with government officials, trade associations, multilateral organizations and other relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications

15 years of experience in progressively more responsible positions in government affairs and/or policy, economics or international relations.

Must possess significant experience in public policy with excellent knowledge of international policy and regulations that impact the pharmaceutical industry and an understanding of the policy making process.

Must possess strong leadership skills and enjoy working in a collaborative yet highly demanding culture. Must possess leadership capabilities that can drive policy analysis across business functions and develop consensus with key business partners.

Must possess strong analytical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills with the ability to translate and present complex concepts both verbally and in writing with clarity and authority.

The candidate will have strong strategic thinking skills, offer creative solutions and be required to exercise sound judgement with a flexible and adaptable approach that enables them to work effectively in a fast‑changing environment.

The candidate must have well-honed political sensitivities and an executive presence necessary to work effectively with high-profile stakeholders internally and externally, including government officials, trade association leaders and multilateral organizations.

Preferable experience of having worked in international settings at national, regional or global levels, with knowledge of international healthcare systems, policy making and legislative processes and geopolitical dynamics.

Bachelor’s degree in fields such as economics, political science or public policy required.

Benefits

We offer 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 long-term incentive programs.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.