Specialist, Communications - Tempe, AZ

VetJobs•Tempe, AZ

3d•$75,000 - $142,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Site Communications & Engagement Lead will join AbbVie’s Global Operations Communications community, based at its Tempe, Arizona site of 250 employees. The role owns and delivers site-level communications and leads engagement and corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy for local events and initiatives. It partners with local leaders, employee groups, teams, and the wider communications network to deliver communications that support AbbVie’s success. The position develops a future-ready site communications strategy, coordinates communications and engagement activities tied to business plans, and supports site leadership with stakeholder communications aligned to business strategy. It also works closely with HR on employee communications and activities, advises on change communications, manages communication channels, measures effectiveness, builds stakeholder relationships, develops colleagues’ communications skills, and serves as a point of contact for the wider Operations Communications team on matters such as media engagement and crisis management.

Requirements

3–5 years of progressive experience in communications, employee engagement, internal communications, corporate affairs, public relations, marketing communications, or a related discipline.
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 ability to quickly learn, a highly regulated manufacturing, pharmaceutical, medical device, or life sciences environment, and ability to communicate complex operational topics accessibly.
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.
Comfort 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.
Working knowledge of web-based communications and engagement platforms, including tools 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.

Responsibilities

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 supporting business plans, colleague events, business performance updates, and local engagement activities.
Support the Site Head and Leadership Team in delivering clear, impactful stakeholder communications aligned with business strategy.
Partner with HR on employee communications and activities, including engagement surveys and Great Place to Work submissions.
Build and maintain strong working relationships and partnerships with key internal stakeholders.
Provide ad hoc change communications advice to the business.
Develop effective communications channels that facilitate information sharing and two-way conversations among colleagues.
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 topics such as media engagement and crisis management.