Director, Oncology Public Affairs
AbbVie
August 14, 2026
On-site
Mettawa, IL
$160,500 - $305,000 USD yearly
Corporate Functions
Purpose
- Leads the communications strategy and execution for Phase 3, on-market and late-stage oncology therapies in multiple myeloma, lung and colorectal cancer.
- Reports to the Head, Oncology Public Affairs; based in Lake County, Chicago.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive strategic execution of integrated communications programs for oncology assets in partnership with cross-functional colleagues (Marketing, Medical Affairs, Government Affairs, etc.).
- Develop and execute communications strategies that advance commercial priorities for on-market therapies; spearhead campaigns and disease state education to enhance reputation with external stakeholders.
- Anticipate and prepare for the launch of oncology pipeline assets in key markets worldwide to support access to innovative therapies.
- Partner effectively with external stakeholders, including jointly commercializing companies, public affairs agency partners, and oncology advocacy organizations.
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of public affairs experience in pharma/biotech, with significant experience leading oncology communications in the U.S.; experience leading U.S. FDA launches and working with other regulatory bodies preferred.
- Expertise developing and executing insight-driven, strategic and measurable external public affairs programs.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams with multiple internal/external stakeholders.
- Strong business acumen and storytelling; leads with an enterprise mindset.
- Strong communication planning/execution and process management; strong interpersonal skills to build rapport and credibility.
- Expertise in media relations, corporate reputation and issues management in oncology.
- Knowledge of regulations governing communications for publicly traded biopharmaceutical companies.
Benefits (as stated)
- Paid time off; medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k) for eligible employees.
- Eligible to participate in long-term incentive programs.
- Leads the communications strategy and execution for Phase 3, on-market and late-stage oncology therapies in multiple myeloma, lung and colorectal cancer.
- Reports to the Head, Oncology Public Affairs; based in Lake County, Chicago.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive strategic execution of integrated communications programs for oncology assets in partnership with cross-functional colleagues (Marketing, Medical Affairs, Government Affairs, etc.).
- Develop and execute communications strategies that advance commercial priorities for on-market therapies; spearhead campaigns and disease state education to enhance reputation with external stakeholders.
- Anticipate and prepare for the launch of oncology pipeline assets in key markets worldwide to support access to innovative therapies.
- Partner effectively with external stakeholders, including jointly commercializing companies, public affairs agency partners, and oncology advocacy organizations.
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of public affairs experience in pharma/biotech, with significant experience leading oncology communications in the U.S.; experience leading U.S. FDA launches and working with other regulatory bodies preferred.
- Expertise developing and executing insight-driven, strategic and measurable external public affairs programs.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams with multiple internal/external stakeholders.
- Strong business acumen and storytelling; leads with an enterprise mindset.
- Strong communication planning/execution and process management; strong interpersonal skills to build rapport and credibility.
- Expertise in media relations, corporate reputation and issues management in oncology.
- Knowledge of regulations governing communications for publicly traded biopharmaceutical companies.
Benefits (as stated)
- Paid time off; medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k) for eligible employees.
- Eligible to participate in long-term incentive programs.