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Job Title: Director, Oncology Public Affairs
Company Name: AbbVie
Location: Mettawa, IL
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 06/12/2026
Expire Date: 07/12/2026
Job Categories: Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations, Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical, Engineering, Finance/Economics, Information Technology, Sales, Science, Executive Management, Quality Control
Job Description
Director, Oncology Public Affairs

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 atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.


Job Description

Purpose

TheDirectorof Oncology Public Affairsat AbbVieleadsthecommunications strategy and execution forPhase 3,on-market and late-stage oncology therapiesinmultiple myeloma,lungand colorectal cancer. Oncology is a growth area at AbbVie with a legacy in blood cancer treatment innovation and an emerging solid tumor presencewith near termanticipatedlaunches. The role reports to theHead, Oncology Public Affairsand will be based in Lake County, Chicago.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive strategicexecution of integrated communications programsfor oncology assetsin partnership with cross-functional colleagues, including Marketing, Medical Affairs, Government Affairs and more.

  • Developand executeengagingcommunications strategies that advance commercial prioritiesfor onmarket therapiesandspearheadcampaigns anddisease state educationthat enhancereputation with external stakeholders.

  • Anticipate and prepare for the launch ofoncologypipeline assetsin key markets around the worldtocreate a favorable environment for access to innovative therapies.

  • Partner effectivelywith external stakeholders, including companies that jointly commercialize oncology therapies with AbbVie, public affairs agency partners, and oncology advocacy organizations.


Qualifications

Education and Experience

  • Minimum of 10yearsofpublic affairs experienceinthepharmaceutical or biotechindustry, withsignificant experienceleadingoncologycommunications in theU.S. market.Experience leading U.S. FDA launches andworking with other regulatory bodies is preferred.

  • Demonstratedexpertisein developing and executing insight-driven,strategicand measurable external public affairs programs on behalf of pharmaceutical and consumer products.

  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team and with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

  • Leads with an enterprise mindset and connects dots across internal and external stakeholders.

  • Possess strong business acumen andstorytelling capabilities to engage a wide range ofaudiences

  • Strong communicationplanning, execution and process management skills and strong interpersonal skills to quickly build rapport and credibility with AbbVie leaders as well as key internal and external stakeholders, including academic experts,patientsand patient advocates, with confidence,empathyand ease.

  • Expertisein media relations, corporatereputationand issues managementspecifically in the oncology industry

  • Demonstrated knowledge of regulations governing communications for a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company.


Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.
  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
  • This job is eligible toparticipatein our long-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable 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.

US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visithttps://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html

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Company Name: AbbVie
Website:https://careers.abbvie.com/en/job/director-oncology-public-affairs-in-mettawa-il-jid-29146?_atxsrc=HBCUConnect&utm_source=HBCUConnect
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