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AbbVie
Director, Oncology, International Public Affairs
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A Public Administrator directs the work of a department or program in a municipality, state, province, or federal level.
$185,929 / year median in Illinois
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Job Description
Company DescriptionAbout AbbVieAbbVie'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.
This position reports to the Head of International Public Affairs.
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 oncology.
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 AbbVie's ways of working by anticipating communication trends and building new capabilities and efficiencies across International Public Affairs.
Bachelor's 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.
Oncology experience preferred.
Additional InformationApplicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. 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.
Job DescriptionPurpose:
The Director, Oncology is responsible for leading public affairs across this therapeutic areas within AbbVie's 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 AbbVie's priorities. 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.
Core Job Responsibilities:
Lead the development and execution of public affairs priorities across AbbVie's oncology portfolio.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 oncology.
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 AbbVie's ways of working by anticipating communication trends and building new capabilities and efficiencies across International Public Affairs.
QualificationsEducation and Experience:
Minimum of 10 years' experience in public affairs, patient advocacy, external affairs, or a related field.Bachelor's 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.
Oncology experience preferred.
Additional InformationApplicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. 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.