Director, Communications- Allergan Aesthetics

AbbVie•Irvine, CA

3h•$160,500 - $305,000

About The Position

The Director of Communications will play a pivotal role in elevating the Allergan Aesthetics reputation with key audiences including consumers, HCPs and trade and consumer media. Through close partnerships with Global Communications, US PR and marketing teams, the role will be responsible for driving an integrated communications strategy by ideating, shaping and executing programs that complement product brand positioning and drives the company’s leadership, innovation and market presence at key industry conferences and beyond. This role will drive proactive and reactive media engagement, advance industry and business thought leadership, and support corporate partnerships, HCP engagement, and external-facing initiatives that strengthen Allergan Aesthetics’ positioning across key business sectors. The Director will also support communications for Allergan Medical Institute, crisis management, business continuity needs across product and issues management, executive visibility, while providing strategic counsel to senior and functional leaders on critical issues. In partnership with internal and digital communications leaders, the Director will help amplify key strategies and stories across the organization and, where appropriate, extend their reach through broader channels and audiences. The role will also provide strategic leadership to communications agencies and collaborate across global and international counterparts to ensure alignment, consistency, and localized relevance.

Requirements

Excellent oral and written skills; communicating clearly and concisely
Strong project management and accountability for multiple deliverables
Creative self-starter mindset
Able to proactively manage deadlines
Working autonomously and exercising excellent judgment
Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships
Maintaining confidentiality of information
Influence and persuasion skills to drive alignment for problem-solving
Bachelor's degree in communication, public relations, journalism, related field or equivalent from an accredited college or university, and 10+ years of progressive experience
Quick learner, collaborative team member
Curious thinker willing to jump in and make immediate contribution

Nice To Haves

Experience working with or for a health care company or other regulated industry preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic business partner in developing communications plans that advance business priorities and reputation goals
Identify compelling story angles and creative narratives that showcase company and leader strengths
Build a deep understanding of the aesthetics market, peer landscape, and media environment to inform innovative communications programs, partnerships, and assets
Lead media relations strategy development and execution with a proactive, reputation-building mindset
Demonstrate strong judgment in balancing immediate needs with long-term business and communications objectives
Anticipate challenges early, solve problems proactively, and influence cross-functional partners through creative, compliant, and solutions-oriented communications counsel
Influence cross-functional partners and leadership through creative, compliant, and solutions-oriented communications counsel
Develop clear, compelling key messages and deliver effective written, verbal, and executive-level communications
Remain composed and confident in high-pressure or crisis situations, providing steady counsel and strategic direction
Strengthen collaboration across the Allergan Aesthetics organization and with international communications counterparts to ensure awareness, alignment, and local relevance
Perform related duties as assigned