Associate Director, Operations Communications

AbbVie•North Chicago, IL

6d•$141,500 - $268,500

About The Position

AbbVie’s Corporate Communications team leads enterprise internal and external communications to enhance and protect the company’s reputation. The Global Operations Communications team is seeking an experienced communications professional to support communications across AbbVie’s Supply Chain and Quality organizations, with additional flexible communications support across functions for broader Operations priorities. Reporting to the Director, Global Operations Communications, the Associate Director serves as a strategic execution partner. The role leads day-to-day communications planning and execution, independently manages significant workstreams, and develops executive and employee communications that advance business priorities. The successful candidate will understand complex business priorities, translate them into clear and compelling communications, and manage initiatives independently from strategy through delivery in a complex, global organization.

Requirements

At least 10 years of integrated communications experience, including at least five years in a complex corporate communications or agency environment.
Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, journalism, marketing, public relations, or a related field.
Significant progressive experience in corporate communications, employee communications, executive communications, or a related discipline.
Experience with content management platforms and design tools, and experience working with external developers and vendors.
Demonstrated experience developing and executing strategic communications programs that advance business priorities.
Experience developing executive-level communications and working directly with senior leaders and stakeholders.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex subjects into clear, concise, compelling communications.
Strong executive presence and ability to build credibility and effective working relationships with senior leaders and key stakeholders.
Strong project management and prioritization skills, initiative, independence, and judgment.
Ability to work across functions and navigate a highly matrixed global organization through relationship management, collaboration, and influence.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed to support business priorities, key meetings, and events.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day communications planning and delivery for Supply Chain and Quality, independently managing significant workstreams in partnership with the Director, Global Operations Communications.
Develop executive communications, including presentations, speeches, talking points, employee messages, organizational announcements, videos, and other leadership communications.
Create content for internal and external Operations communications channels, including digital platforms, presentations, video, social media, and other storytelling vehicles.
Support communications planning and execution for broader Operations priorities and initiatives, including employee meetings and leadership forums.
Collaborate across the Global Operations Communications team and Corporate Communications to ensure alignment, share best practices, and identify opportunities to amplify Operations stories.
Manage external agency and vendor support as needed, providing direction and oversight to ensure high-quality execution.
Manage multiple complex projects, prioritizing and exercising judgment while maintaining quality, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Use communications insights, feedback, and available measurement to strengthen communications approaches and improve effectiveness.