Health Impact Medical Affairs Communications Lead

AbbVie Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. in the United States seeks an Associate Director, Medical Affairs + Health Impact Communications to lead an integrated strategy spanning Medical Affairs and Value & Evidence.

You will amplify evidence, strengthen brand narratives and demonstrate how scientific innovation closes care gaps and delivers value across the healthcare system. Reporting to the Director of MHI Communications within Corporate Affairs, you will partner across functions, manage senior leader communications,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5+ years in integrated communications in healthcare, biotech or pharma.
• Understanding of the drug development lifecycle and the broader life sciences industry.
• Ability to translate complex scientific/value evidence into clear communications.
• Proven track record translating strategy into high-quality tactical execution.
• Strong project management across multiple initiatives in a matrixed environment.
• Excellent verbal, written and visual storytelling with attention to detail.
• Collaborative, proactive with business acumen and comfort navigating ambiguity.
• Understanding of emerging communications trends, digital channels, senior leader visibility strategies and AI-enabled ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Serve as communications partner with MHI leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Develop communications strategies amplifying MHI-generated evidence and capabilities.
• Develop and deliver thought leadership for the MHI therapeutic area across platforms.
• Represent MHI on communications councils and planning teams, aligning with pipeline and commercial strategies.
• Increase internal visibility of MHI’s value and contributions among AbbVie employees and field teams.
• Track objectives and KPIs; report results; and refine plans based on insights.
• Support cross-R&D initiatives and KOL engagement to advance visibility.
• Manage workstreams, agencies, budgets, timelines and review processes.

Skills

Integrated communications

Medical education

Evidence translation

Strategic communication

Project management

Storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

AI-enabled communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

AbbVie Inc. in the United States seeks an Associate Director, Medical Affairs + Health Impact Communications to lead an integrated strategy spanning Medical Affairs and Value & Evidence.

You will amplify evidence, strengthen brand narratives and demonstrate how scientific innovation closes care gaps and delivers value across the healthcare system. Reporting to the Director of MHI Communications within Corporate Affairs, you will partner across functions, manage senior leader communications,