Specialist, Communications

AbbVie Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. in Tempe, AZ is seeking an experienced Site Communications & Engagement Lead to own site-level communications and drive engagement and CSR strategy with local leaders and the Global Operations Communications network.

The role partners with HR, employee groups, and cross-functional teams to deliver impactful messaging, channel-rich programs, and measurable engagement across the site.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive experience in communications or related field.
• Experience translating business strategy into audience-focused messages.
• Experience supporting leaders with executive messaging and updates.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing/pharma life sciences environments.
• Experience across multiple channels: SharePoint, intranets, newsletters, town halls.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a future-ready site communications strategy.
• Deliver a calendar of communications and engagement activities.
• Support Site Head and Leadership Team with stakeholder communications.
• Collaborate with HR on employee communications and activities.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and partners.
• Provide ad hoc change communications advice.
• Develop effective communication channels for two-way conversations.
• Track and measure the impact of plans.
• Coach internal stakeholders in communications skills.
• Act as a point of contact for media engagement and crisis management.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Employee communications

Change communications

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, business, or related field

Equivalent relevant experience

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Teams

Viva Engage

Viva Amplify

Viva Connections

Intranet platforms

Job description

• Compensation: USD 75,000 - USD 142,500 - 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. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced, passionate communicator to join a global network of site communicators across our Global Operations Communications community. Based at AbbVie’s innovative Tempe Arizona site, which counts 250 employees, the Site Communications & Engagement Lead will own and deliver site-level communications, and lead engagement and CSR strategy for local events and initiatives. The successful candidate will work with local leaders, employee groups, and teams, and partner with Global Operations Communications colleagues and the extended communicator network, to drive best-in-class communications activities that enable AbbVie’s success.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop and implement a future-ready communications strategy to enable the success of the site, with support from the Director of ME&C Communications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver a sustained calendar of communications and engagement activities to support key business plans including colleague events, business performance updates, AbbVie’s local engagement activities etc.
• Support the Site Head and Leadership Team to deliver clear and impactful stakeholder communications aligned with business strategy.
• Partner closely with the HR team on employee communications and activities (e.g., engagement surveys, Great Place to Work submissions) to foster an exceptional people experience and a culture of growth and collaboration.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships and partnerships with key internal stakeholders.
• Provide ad hoc change communications advice to the business.
• Develop a suite of the most effective communications channels possible for colleagues that facilitate information sharing and two-way conversations.
• Track and measure the effectiveness of communications and engagement plans.
• Coach and develop the communications skills of key internal stakeholders.
• Act as a key point of contact for the wider Operations Communications team on topic such as media engagement and crisis management.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive experience in communications, employee engagement, internal communications, corporate affairs, public relations, marketing communications, or a related discipline, with demonstrated ability to translate business strategy into clear, audience-focused communications.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, business, organizational development, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience supporting leaders and cross-functional stakeholders with executive messaging, employee updates, event communications, talking points, presentations, FAQs, and communications plans.
• Experience working in, or demonstrated ability to quickly learn, a highly regulated manufacturing, pharmaceutical, medical device, or life sciences environment, including the ability to communicate complex operational topics in a practical and accessible way.
• Hands-on experience managing communications across multiple channels, such as SharePoint or intranet platforms, email newsletters, digital signage, town halls, leader cascades, site events, and employee engagement campaigns.
• Comfortable developing and managing content calendars, message plans, campaign timelines, stakeholder reviews, and approval workflows while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience using content management platforms, Microsoft 365 collaboration tools, basic design or layout tools, and vendor or agency partners to deliver polished, brand-aligned communications and engagement materials.
• Working knowledge of web-based communications and engagement platforms, such as Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Viva Engage, Viva Amplify, Viva Connections, intranet content management systems, email marketing or newsletter platforms, digital signage platforms, survey and feedback tools, and analytics dashboards used to publish, target, measure, and improve employee communications.

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographiclocation,andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
• This job is eligible toparticipatein our short-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminate.Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Company’ssoleandabsolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

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.