Responsibilities

• Serve as the Public Affairs lead supporting BESD and the IRA team, developing AbbVie-led communications and media strategies for global and U.S. policy issues, including MFN, PBM reform, and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
• Lead enterprise reputation management through continuous monitoring of media, public sentiment, and competitive or opposition messaging; implement rapid-response strategies as needed.
• Prepare and coach AbbVie executives for public forums and media engagements; facilitate high-visibility leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism, communications, public policy, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in public affairs, public relations, or policy communications, with experience in federal and/or state government-related efforts, preferably within the healthcare sector.
• Proven track record of developing and executing strategic, measurable public affairs programs in cross-functional settings.