Director, Neuroscience, International Public Affairs

Director, Neuroscience, International Public Affairs Employer AbbVie Location Mettawa, IL Salary 160500 - 305000 USD Start date Apr 9, 2026 View more categories View less categories Discipline Science/R D , Neuroscience Required Education Bachelors Degree Position Type Full time Hotbed BioMidwest , Best Places to Work Apply now Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Send job Job Details Company Job Details 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 Purpose The Director, Neuroscience is responsible for leading public affairs across ths therapeutic areas within AbbVies international business. This leader and their team will deliver impactful therapeutic communications, market shaping strategies to accelerate access to treatment, patient advocacy engagement, and targeted disease profiling initiatives aligned to AbbVies priorities. In particular, work will focus on core business priorities in Parkinsons Disease and migraine. The role will work closely with Europe and Intercontinental Area and Affiliate colleagues to ensure strong country level execution that supports patient access to innovative medicines and advances standards of care. In addition, it serves as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders across the therapeutic areas of responsibility, ensuring alignment on priorities, strategy, and impact. The role is a member of the International Public Affairs Leadership Team. This position reports to the Head of International Public Affairs. The preferred location for this role is Lake County, Illinois. Responsibilities Lead the development and execution of public affairs priorities across AbbVies neuroscience portfolio, with a particular focus on key franchises in Parkinsons disease and migraine. Partner with cross functional colleagues, including government affairs, market access, and medical, to develop communication and advocacy strategies that elevate standards of care and improve patient access. Set clear priorities across franchises, focusing resources and effort where public affairs strategies can deliver differentiated impact. Work closely with colleagues in Europe / Intercontinental regions and Affiliates to ensure strong pull through of international strategies and effective measurement of execution. Lead, manage, and develop a high performing team, fostering individual growth and sustained impact. Collaborate with U.S. therapeutic communications and R D communications teams to support a One AbbVie approach to pipeline development and leadership in neuroscience. Contribute as a member of the International Public Affairs Leadership Team, supporting the culture, development, and strategic priorities of the broader function. Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders across commercial, market access, medical, and other functions, providing counsel that strengthens alignment, decision making, and impact. Represent AbbVie externally, including building and maintaining relationships with priority patient organizations and media. Model AbbVies ways of working by anticipating communication trends and building new capabilities and efficiencies across International Public Affairs. Qualifications Education and Experience Minimum of 10 years experience in public affairs, patient advocacy, external affairs, or a related field. Bachelors degree in communications, public affairs, journalism, or a life sciences field preferred. Demonstrated experience leading therapeutic area public affairs, including milestone communications and targeted disease awareness initiatives. Experience working across international markets strongly preferred. Proven ability to operate effectively within senior leadership teams and to articulate the value of public affairs within a matrix environment. Strong executive presence, excellent writing skills, and the ability to communicate with impact. Track record of developing and executing measurable advocacy and communications strategies. Ability to provide sound judgement and counsel across a wide range of communication scenarios, often under tight timelines and with incomplete information. Experience and interest in leading, developing, and motivating teams. 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 the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.

Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, 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 long-term incentiveprograms.

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The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Companys sole and absolute 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. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html Company AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines 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: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on Twitter , Facebook , Instagram , and YouTube .

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