CareerPlan

Director, Immunology Public Affairs- Dermatology

Mettawa, IL, usFull-time2026-10-25 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead integrated public affairs strategies for AbbVie's immunology dermatology portfolio, serving as a strategic counselor to senior leaders to strengthen competitive differentiation and corporate reputation.

Role type

Director, Public Affairs (Strategic Counselor)

Builds

Strategic communications programs, media relations, stakeholder trust, and corporate reputation assets for the dermatology portfolio.

Domain

Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical / Public Affairs

Required skills

Strategic communications planning, earned media management, influencer relations, crisis management, stakeholder relationship management, business acumen, scientific acumen, team leadership, agency management.

Preferred skills

Public relations agency experience, pharmaceutical in-house communications experience, issues/crisis management, leading high-performing teams.

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Drive high-impact public affairs programs to advance business objectives; analyze communications environment and translate insights into strategic objectives; provide strategic counsel to influence critical decisions; create connections across immunology dermatology businesses; partner with R&D communications for consistent messaging; interface with media as corporate spokesperson; build relationships with patient advocates and influencers; manage agencies and program budgets.

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership with direct reports