Specialist, Communications - Tempe, AZ

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Tempe, AZ

2d•$75,000 - $142,500•Onsite

About The Position

AbbVie is seeking an experienced communicator to join its global network of site communicators in the Global Operations Communications community. Based at the Tempe, Arizona site, which has 250 employees, the role owns and delivers site-level communications and leads local engagement and corporate social responsibility strategy. The position works with local leaders, employee groups, teams, and Global Operations Communications colleagues to deliver communications that support AbbVie’s success. The role develops the site communications strategy and a sustained calendar of communications and engagement activities. It supports site leadership and HR communications, including business updates, employee events, engagement surveys, and culture initiatives. It also manages communications channels and measurement, advises on change communications, coaches stakeholders, and serves as a contact for the wider Operations Communications team on 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 demonstrated ability to quickly learn, a highly regulated manufacturing, pharmaceutical, medical device, or life sciences environment, and to communicate complex operational topics practically and 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.
Ability to develop and manage 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 to deliver polished, brand-aligned communications and engagement materials.
Working knowledge of web-based communications and engagement platforms, 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 support 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 with key internal stakeholders.
Provide ad hoc change communications advice to the business.
Develop effective communications channels that support 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.
Serve as a key point of contact for the wider Operations Communications team on topics such as media engagement and crisis management.