Impact-Driven Medical Affairs Communications Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Long-term incentive programs

Job summary

AbbVie seeks an Associate Director, Medical Affairs + Health Impact (MHI) Communications to lead an integrated communications strategy across Medical Affairs and Value & Evidence in a designated therapeutic area. The role partners with multiple functions to coordinate plans and deliver on shared priorities, reporting to the Director of MHI Communications within Corporate Affairs.

You will amplify evidence, lead thought leadership, manage cross-functional initiatives, and ensure compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in integrated communications, preferably in healthcare/biotech/pharma.
• Solid understanding of the drug development lifecycle and life sciences.
• Ability to translate complex scientific, medical and value evidence into clear communications.
• Proven track record of translating strategy into tactical execution with measurable outcomes.
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and visual storytelling with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with emerging communications trends and AI-enabled workflows.

Responsibilities

• Serve as communications partner with the MHI VP and leadership team.
• Develop strategies to amplify MHI-generated evidence and capabilities across channels.
• Deliver thought leadership across LinkedIn, congresses, conferences and events.
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to align communications plans.
• Increase internal visibility of MHI contributions among AbbVie employees and field teams.
• Track objectives, KPIs and report results with recommendations for improvements.
• Support cross-R&D initiatives and KOL engagement to advance MHI visibility.
• Manage workstreams, agency partners, budgets, timelines and review processes.
• Ensure content complies with corporate, legal, regulatory and medical review requirements.

Job description

AbbVie seeks an Associate Director, Medical Affairs + Health Impact (MHI) Communications to lead an integrated communications strategy across Medical Affairs and Value & Evidence in a designated therapeutic area. The role partners with multiple functions to coordinate plans and deliver on shared priorities, reporting to the Director of MHI Communications within Corporate Affairs.

You will amplify evidence, lead thought leadership, manage cross-functional initiatives, and ensure compliance with