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Company Description
About AbbVie
AbbVie'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.
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced, passionate communicator to join a global network of site communicators across our Global Operations Communications community. Based at AbbVie’s innovative Tempe Arizona site, which counts 250 employees, the Site Communications & Engagement Lead will own and deliver site-level communications, and lead engagement and CSR strategy for local events and initiatives. The successful candidate will work with local leaders, employee groups, and teams, and partner with Global Operations Communications colleagues and the extended communicator network, to drive best-in-class communications activities that enable AbbVie’s success.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
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 to support key business plans including colleague events, business performance updates, AbbVie’s local engagement activities etc.
Support the Site Head and Leadership Team to deliver clear and impactful stakeholder communications aligned with business strategy.
Partner closely with the HR team on employee communications and activities (e.g., engagement surveys, Great Place to Work submissions) to foster an exceptional people experience and a culture of growth and collaboration.
Build and maintain strong working relationships and partnerships with key internal stakeholders.
Provide ad hoc change communications advice to the business.
Develop a suite of the most effective communications channels possible for colleagues that facilitate information sharing and two-way conversations.
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 topic such as media engagement and crisis management.
Qualifications
3–5 years of progressive experience in communications, employee engagement, internal communications, corporate affairs, public relations, marketing communications, or a related discipline, with 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, including the ability to communicate complex operational topics in a practical and accessible way.
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.
Comfortable 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 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 used to publish, target, measure, and improve employee communications.
Additional Information
Applicable 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 short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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